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Corporate Strategy New Graduate Program 2025

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Manulife

18d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Banking & Finance
  • Toronto
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must graduate in 2025 with a business or STEM degree, possess strong analytical skills, communicate effectively, work well in teams, and manage diverse priorities under tight deadlines.
  • You will analyze business priorities, support strategic decision-making, conduct research on industry trends, and collaborate with teams to drive strategic initiatives and reporting.

Requirements

  • Graduating in 2025 with a degree in business, STEM, or equivalent.
  • Good business acumen with understanding of and interest in the development and execution of corporate and/or strategic partnerships.
  • Excellent analytical capabilities; comfortable with quantitative and financial analyses.
  • Ability to effectively execute both independently and as part of a broader team, while managing a diverse set of priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence diverse stakeholders and drive adoption and delivery of results/recommendations.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a structured and logical way.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in diverse environments and cultures.
  • Willingness to work with tight deadlines and varying demands.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for research and analysis in support of the delivery of strategic projects.
  • Analyze key business priorities and bring insights to generate actions that create value for the company.
  • Support strategic decisioning via the thoughtful analysis and presentation of current state, firm strengths/challenges, industry/market trends and competitive research.
  • Partner with staff across business lines, geographies, and value streams to ensure strategic objectives achieve intended outcomes, through thoughtful analysis and clear presentation of results and recommendations.
  • Support the team in achieving the overall mandate for their respective Strategy & Transformation area, partnering with leaders to mobilize resources to deliver special corporate projects and track and report implementation progress.
  • Deliver comprehensive, forward-looking advisory services to senior management in a timely manner, while maintaining an effective monitoring framework and process that will help ensure successful execution of our strategy to achieve our objectives.
  • Collaborate and help to communicate our strategic priorities, both to internal and external stakeholders, in an impactful way, providing context, focus and inspiration.
  • Partner with team members to drive Manulife/John Hancock's transformation and strategic priorities, represent the team on cross-functional work, identify issues, escalate as required, and recommend solutions to keep priorities on track.
  • Perform research and analysis of industry trends, market positioning or competitive activity related to a component of an overall segment or function strategy.
  • Support the implementation of a strategic planning framework and process that engages leaders in effective strategic dialogues, decision-making and planning.
  • Support in providing market and competitive intelligence profiles to share insights and help the team keep abreast of external developments.
  • Based on the research completed, support team members in recommending a course of action, or set of alternatives, to the overall Strategy Lead and/or relevant business partner for further discussion and ultimate decisioning.
  • Act as a resource for insights for annual, quarterly, and monthly management reporting deliverables.

FAQs

What is the location of the Corporate Strategy New Graduate Program?

The program is based in Toronto, ON.

How long is the Corporate Strategy New Graduate Program?

The program is a 2-year program consisting of two 12-month rotations.

What potential rotations are available within the program?

Potential rotations include Enterprise, GWAM, and Operations.

What type of degree is required to apply for this program?

Candidates should be graduating in 2025 with a degree in business, STEM, or an equivalent field.

What are the key responsibilities of participants in this program?

Participants will be responsible for research and analysis to support strategic projects, analyze business priorities, collaborate with teams, and deliver advisory services to senior management.

Are there any specific skills that are preferred for this role?

Yes, preferred skills include good business acumen, excellent analytical capabilities, effective execution in team settings, written and verbal communication skills, and problem-solving abilities.

What materials do I need to submit for the application?

Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and an unofficial transcript in one PDF document.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range is expected to be between $60,000.00 CAD and $100,000.00 CAD annually.

What type of benefits does Manulife offer to eligible employees?

Eligible employees can access customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, life insurance, retirement savings plans, and a paid time off program.

Is there a commitment to diversity and inclusion at Manulife/John Hancock?

Yes, Manulife/John Hancock is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive work environment.

Manulife

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Manulife is a leading international financial services group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Canada, Asia, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We have more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents serving ~34 million customers worldwide, and over $1.3 trillion in assets under management and administration.