Summer Intern 2026 - Global Wealth & Asset Management Program

**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 GWAM Operations Program is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

The GWAM Ops Summer Internship Program supports multiple functions under the Operations umbrella, with locations in Toronto, Halifax, and Montreal. Depending on the aspirations and fit of successful candidates, placements may be in Retirement Operations, Data Office, Alternative Investment, or Investment Operations for the Toronto location.
We offer professional development events to build soft skills, networking opportunities, and mentorship. The program also fosters a community of interns working across various locations, encouraging mutual learning and connection.

Position Responsibilities:

• Note: Position responsibilities will vary by function and team. Data Office responsibilities will be more technical.

• Good understanding of project management methodologies, while delivering on special projects as assigned.

• Ability to work with multiple business owners across Manulife and through exercise of impact and influence, persuade them to pursue quick win recommendations suggested by this team.

• Proven ability to present compelling, fact-based analysis that enables efficient and sound decision-making at the senior management level.

• Ability to leverage analytical tools to diagnose, recommend and resolve significant process issues with an ability to influence senior stakeholders to drive change across the functional area.

• Developing Low/No-Code automations, querying databases, and providing reports to enhance operational efficiency and support data-driven decision-making.

• 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.

• Automate current processes to enhance our ways of working.

• Use your analytical skills to bring order to chaos. You’ll use Excel, Power BI, and Power automate to mine large datasets and unearth useful data.

• Assist with maintaining the operational support model across functional teams and provide insights on developing NextGen project.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Business, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Math or relevant field.

• A proactive self-starter with demonstrated leadership qualities.

• Interest and strength in business process improvement; high attention to detail.

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

• A proven innovative thinker and problem solver; fast learner, able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications like Excel, as well as SharePoint and Visio, and other reporting details are a bonus.

• Familiar with Power Platform, SQL, and working with Power Platform and MSSQL.

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.

Application instructions:

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

• Please note: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and successful candidates will be contacted by the end of October.

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