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Corporate Strategy New Graduate Program 2025

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Manulife

Aug 8

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Toronto
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must graduate in 2025 with a business or STEM degree, have strong analytical and communication skills, and be adept at influencing stakeholders and managing diverse priorities.
  • You will analyze business priorities, support strategic projects, present insights, collaborate across teams, conduct market research, and aid strategic planning and reporting for management.

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, Ontario.

How long does the Corporate Strategy New Graduate Program last?

The program lasts for 2 years, consisting of two 12-month rotations.

What types of rotations are available in this program?

Potential rotations include Enterprise, GWAM, and Operations.

What are the key responsibilities of participants in the program?

Participants will be responsible for research and analysis, supporting strategic decision-making, analyzing business priorities, and collaborating across business lines to achieve strategic objectives.

What qualifications are required to apply for this program?

Applicants must be graduating in 2025 with a degree in business, STEM, or an equivalent field.

What skills are desirable for candidates applying to this program?

Candidates should have good business acumen, excellent analytical capabilities, strong communication skills, the ability to work in diverse environments, and a willingness to manage tight deadlines.

How do I submit my application?

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and an unofficial transcript in one PDF document.

What is the salary range for this position?

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

Are there benefits included in this graduate program?

Yes, Manulife offers a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, and life insurance, as well as retirement savings plans and a generous paid time off program.

Does the company promote diversity and inclusion?

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

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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.