Summer Intern 2027 - GWAM Financial Planning & Analysis

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future, starting with you. Our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Summer Internship is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, business analysis, and strategic decision-making while building the technical and professional skills needed to launch a successful career in finance.

Are you interested in financial analysis, reporting, and helping business leaders make informed decisions? Our Global Wealth & Asset Management (GWAM) Financial Planning & Analysis Internship offers valuable real-world experience supporting one of Manulife’s fastest-growing businesses. You will work alongside experienced finance professionals, gain exposure to wealth and asset management operations, and contribute to meaningful reporting and analysis that supports executive decision-making. This opportunity is ideal for undergraduate students pursuing studies in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related disciplines who are eager to develop analytical and strategic business skills in a dynamic corporate environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports, dashboards, presentations, and management reporting materials for business leaders and senior executives.
• Develop an understanding of Global Wealth & Asset Management businesses, including Retail, Retirement, and Institutional Advisory operations.
• Conduct financial research and analysis to identify business trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable insights.
• Assist in the development of new reports, metrics, and analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Contribute to management reporting for business units, Group Finance, Investor Relations, Strategy teams, and other stakeholders.
• Support the creation and enhancement of financial and non-financial performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Perform detailed data analysis and validation while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, consistency, and financial integrity.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, operational efficiencies, and analytical capabilities.
• Collaborate with finance partners, business leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to support reporting and business analysis initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret financial information and identify meaningful insights.
• Demonstrated experience working with financial models, large datasets, or quantitative analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing, and collaborative team environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive and continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently while building effective relationships with stakeholders and team members.
• Experience with financial reporting systems, business intelligence tools, or Essbase is considered an asset.

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.

Application Instructions:

• Submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcript, and work term evaluation (if applicable) in one combined PDF document.

Salary range is expected to be between:

$44,850 CAD - $60,450 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.

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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 hr@manulife.com.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid