Fall Co-op 2026 US Retirement

*Please note there are specific application instructions required to be considered for this role**

At Manulife John Hancock we believe in investing in the future starting with you. Our US Retirement Co-op is your launchpad to success offering the support structure and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

Our US Retirement opportunity will support our teams growing project workload in 2026. The co-op will contribute to key projects assist with execution and documentation and collaborate across the team to meet deadlines and quality standards. This is a time-bound role designed to provide immediate hands-on support during a high-demand period.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead annual benefit plan audit processes including working directly with vendors 3rd party auditors and various internal teams.
• Research and analyze market data salary surveys and retirement trends in partnership with Retirement team to make recommendations and influence business decisions.
• Assist with retirement-related customer service inquiries as needed.
• May have primary accountability for specific processes assigned.
• Prepare materials and presentations for project meetings.
• Provide and update communication materials as appropriate.
• Prepare periodic and moderately complex reports relevant to the retirement function to support business and HR needs.
• Propose and implement changes to processes to improve quality of data reduce response times and eliminate unnecessary tasks.
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of departmental projects that may encompass any aspect of retirement.
• Manage assigned initiatives/projects to successful and timely completion.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and lead smaller projects.

Required Qualifications:

• Studying Finance Economics Business Administration or relevant undergraduate degree.
• Highly numerate with excellent Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and apply retirement plan rules and regulations.
• Ability to make recommendations based on interpretation of quantitative analysis.
• Strong customer focus and excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work to meet time-based deliverables.
• Ensure data integrity while coordinating information from multiple sources across the organization.

When you join our team:

• Well empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
• Well recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.
• As part of our global team well support you in shaping the future you want to see.
• As part of our co-op program you will gain early access to Manulife John Hancocks 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.

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