Strategic Development, Intern

We are seeking a driven and resourceful intern to join the Strategic Development function within the Bancassurance team of a leading life insurance company. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management, strategic planning, and performance management. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting a high-impact initiative alongside a senior team member, while also contributing to data organisation and departmental efficiency.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing a key strategic project, including coordination of timelines, stakeholder engagement, and tracking of deliverables.
• Support a senior team member with project documentation, meeting preparation, and follow-ups.
• Conduct targeted research and basic data analysis to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Lead the organisation and cataloguing of departmental data files to improve accessibility and foster idea generation.
• Participate in team discussions and contribute innovative ideas to support strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Project Management, Finance, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with attention to detail.
• Able to commit from May 2026 to Aug 2026
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and basic data analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or Python is a plus).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-starter with a proactive mindset and ability to work independently.

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 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 [email protected].