Graduate Recruitment Opportunities (GRO) at Manulife John Hancock. Start your career with purpose, growth, and community. 

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future—starting with you. Our GRO program is a bold new approach to early talent development, designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive. GRO is Manulife John Hancock’s flagship early talent program and brand. It’s more than just a job—it’s a launchpad for your career. GRO offers a consistent, high-quality experience for new graduates across the organization. 

Accelerate your career in strategy with our Global Wealth & Asset Management Strategy & Transformation Program, a key stream within our GRO early talent program. This 24-month rotational experience offers two impactful rotations focused on strategic planning, business analysis, and enterprise transformation. You’ll gain hands-on experience conducting market research, analyzing business priorities, and supporting high-impact corporate initiatives. Working alongside cross-functional teams, you’ll help shape strategic decisions, track implementation progress, and deliver insights that drive value across the organization. As part of GRO, you’ll join a vibrant community of peers, benefit from professional development events, mentorship, and leadership exposure, and be empowered to grow into a future-ready strategy leader. 

Position Responsibilities: 

• Strategic collaboration: Support senior team members in driving strategic initiatives that enable efficient, data-driven decision-making. 

• Market research: Conduct research and analysis to identify industry trends, opportunities, and competitive positioning. 

• Business case development: Assist in preparing business cases, strategy proposals, and implementation plans for leadership review. 

• Cross-functional alignment: Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on project objectives and strategic direction. 

• Planning support: Contribute to business planning discussions by offering insights and recommendations on non-financial strategies. 

• Technology integration: Assist in implementing new tools or technologies that align with strategic goals. 

• Team support: Provide ad hoc support to the Business Management team, including logistical coordination for senior leadership. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, graduating from university in 2024 or May 2025. 

• 0–1 year of experience in business strategy, consulting, finance, or a related area. 

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. 

• Excellent communication and presentation abilities. 

• Demonstrated interest in business development and market analysis. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams). 

Why You'll Love Working Here: 

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow in your career. 

• We’ll provide support in a flexible environment that values well-being and inclusion. 

• As part of our global team, you’ll have opportunities to shape the future and make a meaningful impact. 

Application Instructions: 

• Please submit a resume, cover letter, and most recent transcript (unofficial transcripts are accepted). 

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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 recruitment@manulife.com.

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If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.