Winter Co-op 2027 - Business Analyst

Manulife; Toronto; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock is offering a Winter 2027 Co‑op role designed to develop analytics capabilities and strategic planning skills. Focus areas include compliance, transformation delivery, treasury, and global operations across multiple teams.

Ideal candidates study Finance, Economics, Law, or related fields and bring strong problem solving, business acumen, and teamwork. Excel, Power BI, SQL, and SEO analysis are valued. Hybrid work in Toronto, Canada.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Finance, Economics, Law, or related undergrad degree.
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and ambiguity.
• Strong planning, organization, and negotiation skills; able to manage multiple tasks.
• Innovative thinker with big‑picture business acumen and judgment.
• Working knowledge of Excel/Excel VBA Macros, Power BI, SQL, and SEO analysis is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform innovative and problem‑solving work while learning how transformations impact a business.
• Collaborate with team members to assess, manage, and respond to analytics needs.
• Partner with team members to drive Manulife's strategic priorities and represent the team on cross‑functional work.
• Research and analyze industry trends, market positioning, or competitive activity for the team.
• Support the implementation of a strategic planning framework and processes for effective dialogues and planning.
• Promote collaboration among stakeholders to ensure successful and quick delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Planning & organizing

Problem solving

Business acumen

Education

Finance or Economics or Law or related undergrad

Tools

Excel

Excel VBA Macros

Power BI

SQL

SEO analysis

Job description

Please note there are specific application instructions required to be considered for this role*

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Business Analyst Co-op i s your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

We are seeking motivated and innovative individuals for our Winter 2027 term roles. Successful candidates will collaborate with team members to address analytics needs, support strategic planning processes, and drive Manulife's strategic priorities. Ideal applicants are currently studying Finance, Economics, Law, or a related field and possess strong problem-solving skills, business acumen, and the ability to adapt to changing environments. Experience with Excel, Power BI, SQL, and SEO analysis is a plus.

Available Roles for the Winter 2027 Term:

• Compliance

• Transformation Delivery

• Treasury

• Global Operations

Please note that your application will be considered for multiple positions within this job posting.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform innovative and problem-solving work while learning how transformations impact a business.

• Collaborate with team members to assess, manage, and respond to the ongoing needs of analytics.

• Partner with team members to drive Manulife's strategic priorities, you will represent the team on cross-functional work, identify issues, elevate as required, and recommend solutions to keep priorities on track.

• Research and analysis of industry trends, market positioning, or competitive activity related to a component of an overall segment/function strategy may be consistently performed for the team.

• Support the implementation of a strategic planning framework and processes that engage leaders in effective strategic dialogues, decision-making, and planning.

• Promote and enable a high degree of collaboration among stakeholders and decision-makers to ensure successful and quick delivery.

Required Qualifications:

• Studying Finance, Economics, Law, or relevant undergraduate degree.

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• A strong ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment and the ability to work through internal ambiguity and changing priorities.

• Highly developed planning, organizing, and negotiating skills; can manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• A proven innovative thinker and problem solver; brings a big-picture perspective – the ability to see how all the pieces fit together and contribute to the achievement of broader organizational objectives; strong business acumen and judgment.

• Working knowledge of Excel and Excel VBA Macros, Power BI, SQL, and SEO analysis is a bonus.

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

• As part of our co-op program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock’s premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students! This program is designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.

Salary range is expected to be between

$40,950.00 CAD - $52,650.00 CAD

The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. The annual salary will be pro-rated based on the length of the work-term

This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.

We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement (https://careers.manulife.com/global/en/talentacquisitionprivacystatement) .

About Manulife and John Hancock

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html .

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.

It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Manulife/John Hancock policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact [e-mail] .

Working Arrangement

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