Join us as a 6-month co-op intern, where you will execute control assurance assessments and control testing according to the company’s policies and standards. You will support ongoing compliance initiatives and contribute ideas to enhance control frameworks. This role also includes elements of risk management and regulatory compliance, providing a unique opportunity to work on global assurance projects.

Position Responsibilities:

Perform information risk assurance assessments and controls testing according to the company’s policies and standards, e.g. Application security, IT asset inventory, IT disaster recovery etc.

Be a part of an engagement team and participate in internal / stakeholder meetings to understand and assess IRM processes.

Review evidence, analyze data, and documenting workpapers of the process, test steps, results and detailed findings

Socialize and collaborate with process owners, Governance & Control teams, and Information Risk Officers, to ensure issues identified from assurance engagements are tracked with management corrective action plans defined to address the risks

Required Qualifications:

Undergraduate / Graduate students with a major in risk management, business administration, information systems / computer science or related subjects

Agile, creative and show initiative while working in a challenging and fast paced environment

Strong written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills

Result oriented with strong sense of ownership and responsibility

Able to commit full-time work from August 2025 - February 2026

 Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Internship Experience in risk management, compliance, or related fields.

Familiarity with risk management software and tools.

Understanding of the financial services industry and regulatory environment.

Ability to work effectively in a team setting and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.

Ability to quickly adapt to new challenges and changing priorities.

 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 recruitment@manulife.com.

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