Manulife Co-op 6-Month Internship Program – Asia Regional Distribution Strategy, Insights and Transformation

Join Manulife’s Asia Regional Distribution Strategy, Insights and Transformation team as an intern. In this role, you’ll support initiatives across distribution strategy, transformation, and digital innovation, gaining hands-on experience as part of a regional business management team.

Position Responsibilities:

Support design and execution of distribution strategy across 11 dynamic Asian markets, helping align priorities and contribute to meaningful change.

Assist with strategic projects that drive innovation and transformation throughout the region – from large scale programs to tactical initiatives.

Tackle complex business challenges in a fast-paced environment, working within a highly capable team to deliver impact.

Explore the intricacies of the life insurance business, deepening your understanding of wealth, health, and distribution management in addressing unique industry opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, or a related field, with a solid grasp of core business and financial concepts.

Strong communication and collaboration skills – being able to work effectively with senior executives and colleagues from different functions and backgrounds.

Strong command of written and spoken English in a business context.

High proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint – being able to quickly and effectively derive insights from data and produce compelling slides.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior internship experience in management consulting or business management, preferably within financial services or the life insurance industry; demonstrated success solving complex business problems in demanding environments and collaborating with top-tier talent.

Any extra-curricular activities that showcase the above skills and general proactiveness would be a plus.

Fluency in an Asian language is preferred.

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 hr@manulife.com .

Working Arrangement

Hybrid