Transformation Office Support Co-op/Intern

Join Manulife as a Transformation Office Support Co-op/Intern for Summer 2025 and play a vital role in our ongoing transformation initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, conducting spend analysis and supporting governance processes across the organization. You will gain hands-on experience in project data analysis and contribute to efficiency improvements within our Spend Control Tower.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive discretionary spend analysis to uncover insights and enhance efficiency.
• Facilitate executive meetings and maintain an approval log to assist the Spend Control Tower.
• Support the development and implementation of robust processes for effective governance and oversight within the Transformation Office.
• Assist in monitoring discretionary spending through the Spend Control Tower to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Contribute to standardizing transformation governance processes across all business units.
• Participate in analyzing project data to derive actionable insights and support decision-making.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Management, Business Administration, Data Analysis, or a related field.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Analytical mindset with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Application Instructions:

• Indicate your location preference in your Resume or Cover Letter (Toronto/Kitchener-Waterloo office)
• 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 January or February.

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.

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 our story.

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.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary & Benefits

Salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.