Manulife Co-op 6-Month Internship Program – Distribution & …, Toronto

Our Distribution & Business Support teams collectively support the growth and effectiveness of Manulifes distribution channels through business enablement, sales initiatives, strategic partnerships, data analysis, and agency communications. This co-op internship opportunity spans four departments within Manulifes Distribution business , you will have a chance to join one of the key functions, including: Channel Business Enablement This team supports agency distribution by enhancing business processes, strengthening execution capabilities, and enabling business initiatives through research, reporting, and crossfunctional project coordination. Interns gain exposure to agency operations and internal business enablement initiatives. Bancassurance This team supports the distribution of Manulifes insurance solutions through strategic partnerships with banking partners. Interns assist with market research, performance tracking, and strategic planning activities related to bancassurance initiatives. Business Development This team supports agency growth initiatives through program execution, agency communications, and campaign support. Interns contribute to content preparation, campaign materials, and coordination of agency-related business initiatives. Sales and Promotion Analytics This team drives sales campaigns and promotional initiatives, focusing on performance analysis and agent engagement. Interns support sales campaign analytics, reporting, and the planning and execution of agent promotional events. Join us as a co-op intern to support a variety of business, analytical, and project-related activities. This role offers broad exposure to distribution operations, strategic planning, campaign execution, data analysis, and stakeholder coordination. It is well suited for a proactive, organized, and motivated student who is eager to gain hands-on experience in the insurance and financial services industry. Candidates with a strong preference for working with a specific team are encouraged to clearly indicate their preferred team and reasons in their cover letter. Position Responsibilities: Conduct market, competitor, or desk research to support business initiatives and strategic planning activities. Support data consolidation, basic analysis, and maintenance of trackers related to sales performance, campaigns, or business initiatives. Assist in the preparation of presentation decks, reports, summaries, and internal communication materials for stakeholders. Support project execution by coordinating logistics, tracking progress, documenting discussions, and following up on action items. Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of sales campaigns, promotional initiatives, or agency-related programs. Support content preparation for presentations, campaigns, or agency communications, including basic editing or adaptation of materials when required. Provide ad hoc analytical, administrative, and project support to the respective teams as needed. Required Qualifications: Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree or above in Business, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Communications, Data / Business Analytics, or a related discipline. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point; comfortable working with data and preparing clear, structured presentation materials. Comfortable with basic data analysis, research, and summarizing insights in a clear and practical manner. Robust analytical thinking, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Positive written and verbal communication skills. Proactive, reliable, well organized, and able to manage multiple tasks while working effectively with stakeholders. Able to commit to the internship on a full-time basis, from July 2026 to December 2026. When you join our team: Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want. Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. As part of our global team, well 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 . 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. 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