Summer Intern/Co-op 2026 – Technology Audit Analyst Intern

At Manulife Financial Corp, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our Co-op/Internship Program is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and opportunities you need to learn, contribute, and make your mark in financial services and insurance.

As an Audit Analyst Co-op student, you'll gain hands-on exposure to risk-based technology auditing, including identity and access management, change/release management, backup & recovery, logging/monitoring, and vendor/third-party risk. You will develop core technical and business skills while collaborating with experienced internal auditors, cybersecurity specialists, and technology leaders in a supportive learning environment.

Our program offers more than just experience; you'll join a vibrant early talent community, participate in engaging events, benefit from mentorship, gain exposure to senior leaders, and receive competitive compensation with resources for professional development (e.g., IIA/ISACA learning).

Position Responsibilities:

• Support risk-based audits across infrastructure and platforms (e.g., identity & access, change/release management, vulnerability/patch, backup/DR, logging/SIEM). Execute well-defined test steps, gather and evaluate evidence, and maintain clear, reproducible workpapers.

• Participate in process walkthroughs; draft or update narratives and risk & control matrices (RCMs). Contribute to scoping by identifying key risks, control objectives, and relevant criteria.

• Perform data analysis using Excel/SQL/BI to profile populations, select samples, and build repeatable scripts that improve testing efficiency and coverage.

• Draft concise, decision-useful observations with risk statements, business impact, and pragmatic remediation; map results to recognized frameworks where applicable (e.g., technology/cyber risk expectations and cybersecurity controls).

• Collaborate professionally with control owners and second/third lines; support issue validation and continuous improvement of the audit methodology, templates, and dashboards.

Required Qualifications:

• 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience in data protection, access and information security.

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program (Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or related) and returning to school after work term (e.g., Fall 2026).

• Hands-on experience in using AI (ChatGPT, M365 Co-pilot) or AI assisted applications including creating meaningful and focused prompts

• Strong analytical thinking, professional skepticism, and attention to detail; ability to follow a methodology and document work clearly.

• Effective written and verbal communication tailored to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Intermediate Excel; familiarity with SQL and/or BI tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau).

• Ability to work from our Toronto office on a hybrid basis; availability for a 4-, 8-, or 12-month term.

• Legally eligible to work in Canada for the duration of the work term.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to technology platforms, identity platforms (e.g., Azure AD/Entra), or ticketing/ITSM system (e.g., ServiceNow).

• Familiarity with technology/cyber frameworks and regulatory expectations in financial services (e.g., Industry technology & cyber risk guidance, cybersecurity frameworks).

• Experience with scripting/automation (e.g., Python) to support repeatable testing or data wrangling.

• Working knowledge or coursework covering IT general controls (access, change, operations) or cybersecurity fundamentals.

• Interest in or progress toward professional certifications in systems audit (e.g., IIA CIA, ISACA CISA, CompTIA Security+).

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 may gain early access to Manulife Financial Corp's premier early talent experiences—designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive.

Application instructions:

• Apply with your resume and an unofficial transcript in a single PDF.

• Indicate your preferred work term length (4/8/12 months), start date, and work authorization.

• Optional: Provide a short paragraph on a data, cyber, or audit project you are proud of (class or work).

• Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

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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