Winter co-op 2027 - audit & advisory, chief of staff

Please note this position is also offered for the Summer 2027 term.

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future, starting with you. Our Audit & Advisory, Chief of Staff Co-op is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

Are you an enthusiastic undergraduate or graduate student looking to gain hands-on experience in executive reporting, strategic planning, governance, and business operations? In this role, you'll join the Professional Practices Chief of Staff team within Audit and Advisory Services, where you'll support leadership reporting, performance insights, executive communications, and strategic initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, collaborate with stakeholders across the Audit function, and gain exposure to how senior leaders drive organizational priorities and performance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation and coordination of Audit Committee, Audit Leadership Team, Executive Leadership Team, and other leadership materials, including presentations, executive summaries, briefing notes, and speaking notes.
• Help organize and translate audit, risk, performance, and strategic information into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate communications.
• Assist with governance and leadership activities by coordinating meeting materials, maintaining agendas, documenting decisions, tracking action items, and supporting follow-up activities.
• Collect, validate, and analyze audit performance data, operational metrics, risk themes, and key issues to support reporting and decision-making.
• Contribute to the preparation and enhancement of key performance indicators (KPIs), scorecards, and management reporting materials.
• Support cross-functional initiatives by coordinating activities, monitoring milestones and deliverables, and helping teams stay aligned on priorities.
• Conduct research and assist with activities related to audit methodology, quality assurance, enterprise risk management, industry trends, and leading practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, governance, data quality, and operational processes through automation, GenAI, and other technology-enabled solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Audit and Advisory Services to support strategic priorities and high-quality business outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, draw insights, and make practical observations from data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to organize information and present ideas clearly and effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Curious, self-motivated, and proactive, with a willingness to learn, take initiative, and ask thoughtful questions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in or previous experience related to internal audit, risk management, governance, strategy, reporting, consulting, data analytics, or financial services.
• Experience preparing presentations, analyzing data, coordinating projects, or supporting cross-functional initiatives.
• Interest in executive communications, storytelling with data, performance reporting, process improvement, Power BI, automation, or GenAI tools.

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.
• You’ll gain exposure to executive reporting, governance processes, strategic planning, performance measurement, and leadership decision-making.
• As part of our co-op program, you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancock’s premier early talent program, GRO, tailored to graduating students! This program is designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.

Application Instructions:

Submit your resume, cover letter, academic transcript, and work term evaluation (if any) in one PDF file.

Salary range is expected to be between $46,800.00 CAD - $62,400.00 CAD

The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. The annual salary will be pro-rated based on the length of the work term.

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