Summer Intern 2027 - Product Management & Risk Technology

Location: Toronto, Ontario

• Please note that this position is available for both the Winter 2027 and Summer 2027 terms. *

At Manulife, we believe in investing in the future, starting with you. Our internship programs provide meaningful work, professional development, and opportunities to make an impact while building the skills and experience needed to launch your career.

Our Product Management & Risk Technology Internship within Global Risk Intelligence and Technology (GRIT) offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting enterprise risk management solutions used across Manulife's global organization. Working alongside Product Owners, business stakeholders, technology teams, and end users, you will contribute to the planning, development, testing, and continuous improvement of risk technology solutions on the Archer platform.

This role is ideal for students interested in product management, business analysis, enterprise technology, data analytics, risk management, and agile delivery. You will gain exposure to the full product lifecycle while supporting initiatives that help enhance risk programs, improve user experiences, and drive operational efficiencies across the organization.

Position Responsibilities

Support Product Owners in managing and maintaining product backlogs across multiple initiatives.

Assist with the documentation and refinement of business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

Conduct research and analysis to support product strategy, roadmap planning, and solution enhancements.

Participate in agile delivery activities, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and stakeholder meetings.

Gather, document, and analyze business requirements from stakeholders across the organization.

Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency.

Develop process maps, business documentation, presentations, and training materials.

Support user research activities, surveys, feedback collection, and solution validation exercises.

Analyze user feedback and recommend enhancements to improve product functionality and user experience.

Assist with stakeholder communications, release notes, training materials, and end-user engagement activities.

Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test planning, test execution, and results tracking.

Develop and execute test cases to validate system functionality and business requirements.

Monitor defects, enhancement requests, delivery milestones, and implementation activities.

Analyze product metrics, operational data, and user adoption trends to generate actionable insights.

Create dashboards, reports, and presentation materials to support business and leadership decision-making.

Required Qualifications

Pursuing a degree in Business, Technology, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Risk Management, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.

Interest in Product Management, Business Analysis, Enterprise Technology, Risk Management, or Financial Services.

Knowledge of the financial services or insurance industry is considered an asset.

Familiarity with Agile methodologies, Scrum, or other project delivery frameworks.

Experience with data collection, preparation, analysis, and reporting.

Familiarity with Power BI, dashboard development, data visualization, or related reporting tools.

Knowledge of risk management, governance, compliance, operational resilience, business continuity, or internal controls is considered an asset.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret large volumes of information.

Highly organized with strong planning, prioritization, and time management skills.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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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About Manulife and John Hancock

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Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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