Co-op Internship 2027 – Asia Regional Distribution Strategy, Insights and Transformation (6 months)

Manulife; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 89,000 - 134,000; Part time

Job summary

Manulife offers a Co-op Internship Program designed to launch your career in business strategy within a leading financial services group. You will participate in shaping distribution strategies across 11 Asian markets, collaborate with senior executives, and work on transformations that drive real impact in a fast-paced environment.

The program emphasizes structured feedback, learning, and meaningful projects, with a focus on AI-enabled insights.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, or related field with exposure to strategy, transformation, and financial services
• Strong written and spoken English for business contexts
• Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint to derive insights and create compelling slides
• Familiarity with AI tools for research, slide/spreadsheet creation, copywriting, and brainstorming

Responsibilities

• Support design and execution of distribution strategy across 11 Asian markets
• Assist with strategic projects driving regional innovation and transformation
• Tackle complex business challenges in a fast-paced, high-performing team
• Explore life insurance business dynamics in wealth, health, and distribution management
• Build and apply AI-enabled approaches to accelerate analysis and improve decision quality

Skills

Business strategy exposure

English communication

Excel & PowerPoint proficiency

Collaboration with senior executives

Education

Pursuing degree in Business or Economics

Tools

AI tools familiarity

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

At Manulife, we believe in investing in the future, starting with you. Our Co-op Internship Program is your launchpad to success, providing the support, structure, and meaningful opportunities you need to learn, grow, and make an impact. More than just a work experience, you'll become part of a vibrant intern community, participate in engaging events, and benefit from clear goals, regular feedback, and structured support to help you succeed from day one.

Position Responsibilities

• Support design and execution of distribution strategy across 11 dynamic Asian markets, helping align priorities and contribute to meaningful change.
• Assist with strategic projects that drive innovation and transformation throughout the region – from large scale programs to tactical initiatives.
• Tackle complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment, working within a highly capable team to deliver impact.
• Explore the intricacies of the life insurance business, deepening your understanding of wealth, health, and distribution management in addressing unique industry opportunities
• Build and apply AI-enabled approaches to accelerate analysis, improve decision quality, and develop more effective strategic recommendations

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, or a related field, with track record of exposure to business strategy, transformation and financial services (via academic or professional experience)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills – being able to work effectively with senior executives and colleagues from different functions and backgrounds.
• Strong command of written and spoken English in a business context.
• High proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint – being able to quickly and effectively derive insights from data and produce compelling slides
• High proficiency in commonly available AI tools: e.g. effective prompt design for research, slide and spreadsheet creation, copywriting, brainstorming

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior internship experience in management consulting, strategy & transformation or business management, preferably within financial services or the life insurance industry; demonstrated success solving complex business problems in demanding environments and collaborating with top-tier talent.
• Any extra-curricular activities that showcase the above skills and general proactiveness would be a plus.
• Fluency in an Asian language is preferred

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.

Internship Period

H1 2027 Intake: January 2027 – June 2027

Application Deadline

Applications close on Sunday, November 1, 2026. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage candidates to apply as soon as they are ready. All dates listed are in the Hong Kong time zone.

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

Hybrid