About the role#
The Global Risk Intelligence and Technology (GRIT) team offers a summer internship for students interested in advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and risk management. You will work on strategic initiatives that support intelligence-led decision-making within a global financial services organization. This role provides hands-on experience with real-world business challenges and serves as a potential pathway to our Graduate Recruitment Opportunities program.
What you'll do#
- Support the automation of monthly reporting for the risk and intelligence function.
- Assist in delivering machine learning, large language model (LLM), and advanced analytics initiatives.
- Drive process improvements for data collection, analysis, and dashboard development to generate actionable insights.
- Validate AI and analytics models to ensure they meet internal and regulatory standards.
- Build and maintain scripts in Python or R to test model performance and automate monitoring.
- Monitor and prepare data quality within the Enterprise Data Lake.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to support strategic risk initiatives.
- Document processes, procedures, and project work as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, Risk Management, or Finance.
- Interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and emerging technologies.
- Familiarity with SQL, Python, or R for data analysis.
- Experience with data preparation, cleaning, and analysis.
- Experience using Power BI or similar reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About Manulife
Manulife is an international financial services group based in Toronto. The company operates as Manulife in Canada, Asia, and Europe and as John Hancock in the United States. It manages over 1.3 trillion dollars in assets for approximately 34 million customers. The organization employs more than 34,000 people and works with over 116,000 agents.
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