About the role#
The Canada Strategy & Transformation team is looking for a Strategy Intern to support high-priority initiatives. You will work across various business units and functions, helping senior leaders shape long-term strategy and advance projects related to growth and performance. This role offers a view into key strategic decisions within the Canadian market and opportunities to connect with strategy professionals across the global organization.
What you'll do#
- Support the team in advancing the transformation agenda through research, analysis, and project work.
- Help develop insights and materials that assist leaders in evaluating strategic growth opportunities.
- Conduct research on industry trends, market positioning, customer needs, and competitive activity to support recommendations.
- Synthesize findings into clear presentations, summaries, and discussion materials for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with strategy peers and cross-functional partners to support coordination, governance, and project execution.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate, graduate, or MBA program in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn information into practical insights.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an ownership mindset.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Preferred: Prior experience in internships, consulting, strategy, finance, or business roles.
- Preferred: Experience creating presentation materials or communicating recommendations to stakeholders.
- Preferred: Leadership experience through student clubs, case competitions, or volunteer roles.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Type: Full-time.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
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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