Manulife Financial

• 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 Actuarial Co-op Program is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.

As an Actuarial co-op student, you’ll gain valuable exposure to key actuarial disciplines including pricing, valuation, modeling, risk management, asset liability management and experience analytics. You will have the chance to develop crucial technical and business skills, while collaborating with industry-leading actuaries and professionals in a supportive learning environment.

Become a part of our dynamic co-op program and dive into a vibrant community where you'll gain invaluable experience. Take advantage of engaging events, hands-on exposure to the life insurance industry, competitive compensation, and personalized mentorship designed to help you grow and succeed.

We are currently looking for highly motivated actuarial students to join us in our Boston, Massachusetts, USA office for a 4- or 6-month co-op, running from January – April 2026 or January– June 2026 term. This is a hybrid position, where you are expected to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday, with the opportunity to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Position Responsibilities:

• Placed in one of our many actuarial departments (i.e. pricing, valuation, modeling, etc.) for the duration of the internship
• Participate in meetings with manager and team to help determine work priorities.
• Complete process improvement projects to help increase efficiency in the department.
• Present results and recommendations to manager and other stakeholders on projects.
• Regularly attend events featuring speakers from various departments within John Hancock to enhance your business knowledge and professional skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• Maintaining a strong GPA, demonstrating success in relevant coursework.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities, with an innovative mindset and a capacity to grasp the "big picture."
• Highly motivated, results-driven self-starter, adept at working efficiently under tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with the Society of Actuaries (SOA) qualification process.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of Excel; programming skills is an asset.
• Other actuarial or financial internships are considered an asset.

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 internship 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:

• Please indicate the number of actuarial exams you have completed in your resume (if any).
• Please submit a resume 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.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.)