Strategy Intern

The Canada Strategy & Transformation team is recruiting for a Strategy Intern to support high-priority transformation and strategic initiatives across Manulife Canada. The team works across Canadas businesses and functions partnering with senior leaders to shape Manulife Canadas long-term strategy and advance key initiatives that support growth execution and business performance. Team members gain a unique vantage point into some of the most important strategic decisions in the Canadian market while also connecting with Manulifes global network of strategy professionals across businesses and functions.

The Strategy Intern will support research analysis and synthesis to help inform the development and execution of strategic projects. Working closely with members of the Canada Strategy & Transformation team the intern will help generate insights on business performance market dynamics industry trends competitive activity and strategic opportunities. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that help advance Manulife Canadas strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support team members in advancing Manulife Canadas transformation agenda and strategic priorities through research analysis and project support
• Assist in developing insights and materials that help business and function leaders evaluate strategic growth opportunities
• Conduct research and analysis on industry trends market positioning customer needs and competitive activity to support recommendations
• Synthesize findings into clear well-structured presentations summaries and discussion materials for stakeholders
• Collaborate with Strategy peers and cross-functional partners across Manulife supporting effective coordination governance and execution where applicable

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled 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 interpret information and develop practical insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly PowerPoint Excel and Word
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills attention to detail and ownership mindset

Nice-to-have

• Prior internship consulting strategy finance or business-related experience
• Experience developing presentation materials synthesizing research or communicating recommendations to stakeholders
• Leadership experience through student clubs case competitions volunteer roles or other extracurricular activities

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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