As an intern joining the Risk & Controls team within Global Wealth and Asset Management, you will assist with day-to-day activities such as facilitating stakeholder meetings, reviewing and documenting risks and controls, and reviewing evidence for SOX controls. You will also update the Archer system, including pulling tickets from ServiceNow, and support team members with various initiatives and special projects as needed. Throughout the internship, you will develop influencing, negotiation, and group presentation skills while gaining exposure to regulatory matters and their importance within a financial institution. Additionally, you will contribute to ad hoc tasks and assignments to support the team’s objectives and goals. 

Position Responsibilities:  

Gain exposure to risks and controls within a financial institution. 

Develop influencing and negotiation skills through practical experience. 

Enhance group presentation skills by participating in team and stakeholder meetings. 

Gain a greater appreciation for the importance of regulatory matters and their impact on the organization. 

Assist team members with SOX controls evidence review and updating the Archer system. 

Pull and manage tickets from ServiceNow to ensure timely resolution and documentation. 

Facilitate stakeholder meetings to discuss and address project needs and updates. 

Support various initiatives and special projects as needed, providing assistance and input where required. 

Contribute to ad hoc tasks and assignments to support the team’s objectives and goals. 

Required Qualifications: 

Currently enrolled in as undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field. 

Basic analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy, including the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and report data. 

Familiarity with reporting tools such as PowerBI is a plus. 

Strong communication, consulting, decision-making, and influencing skills. 

Effective time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities. 

Ability to work both independently and within a team, with strong multitasking capabilities. 

Eagerness to learn, take on responsibility, and contribute as a team player. 

Application Instructions: 

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

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 https://www.manulife.com/en/about/our-story.html.

Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Working Arrangement

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. Please contact recruitment@manulife.com for additional information.

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. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. 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. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.