Strategy Analyst Co-op/Intern (Waterloo) – Summer 2025

Manulife Canada's Individual Insurance area is seeking a Strategy Analyst Intern/Co-op for Summer 2025, based in our Waterloo office. This role is essential to our strategic planning process, offering valuable insights through market research, data analysis, and support for strategic initiatives. The intern/co-op will gain hands-on experience in market research, data analysis, strategic planning, and project management, directly contributing to the growth strategy of our Individual Insurance sector.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive market research and analyze industry trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences.

• Gather, organize, and manage data from various internal and external sources to support strategic analysis.

• Assist in financial modeling and data analysis to evaluate the opportunity sizing and impact of strategic initiatives.

• Support the development and implementation of strategic plans and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align objectives with business goals.

• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor the progress of strategic initiatives and prepare regular reports and dashboards.

• Support project management activities, ensuring project timelines and deliverables are met through coordination with stakeholders.

• Prepare presentations and reports to communicate findings and recommendations to senior management and participate in strategic discussions.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the strategy team and assist in the development and implementation of these initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

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 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

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

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.