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We are an established, globally active management consulting company with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Great Britain, USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Australia, Indonesia and India. We are a valued partner to many of the world's largest international financial services and insurance firms. We support our clients at all project management stages from the development of strategies and operational frameworks to the technical implementation and handover. Our expertise in business and technology combined with our methodic approach enable us to create sustainable added value for our clients business.

• Your duration of co-op will be determined by the end of the interview process, depending on your level of commitment and any existing client engagements that we have which require your support
• Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. We prefer undergraduates who can commence their co-op in January 2026
• Collaborate with other intern and Synpulse consultants to create a change management deck and marketing material which will be serve as a talking point to our potential clients.
• Present key findings and recommendation to senior management and partner.
• Support management team or colleagues on ad-hoc business development tasks.
• Perform ad hoc project as required.

• A full-time student matriculated in Hong Kong local universities, ideally in business, management and/or finance-related field of study
• Eager to learn and work with various line of business within Synpulse.
• Ability to quickly understand complex situations, to lead and direct the analysis processes.
• Highly analytical and structured in problem solving.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with clients and colleagues
• Interest in management consulting and in Synpulse Prior knowledge in any banking or financial services-related topics is a bonus.
• Curious and able to reach sound and well-informed judgement when presenting solutions
• Making impactful presentations is your forte
• Striking effective work relationships is your DNA

• Flexible working hours with part-time working models and hybrid options
• Modern and central office space with good public transport connections
• Can-do mentality and one-spirit culture
• Varied events and employee initiatives

• Resume

Do you approach your tasks with commitment and enjoyment and are you convinced that teamwork achieves better results than working alone? Are you proactive and willing to go the extra mile for your clients? Are you motivated not only to design solutions but also to implement them? As a flexible and goal-oriented person, you will quickly assume entrepreneurial responsibility with us.

Do you appreciate the spirit of a growing international company with Swiss roots and a strong corporate culture? Then we look forward to receiving your online application

Manulife is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make decisions easier and lives better. Help shape the future you want to see — and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go.

Position Responsibilities:

• Change Risk Assessment & Monitoring Support
• Provide support in tracking, coordinating, and facilitating risk assessment and monitoring activities for initiatives across various business functions.
• Contribute to the review and ongoing enhancement of the regional Change Risk Framework to ensure alignment with standard and drive efficiency.
• Reporting Tools Optimization
• Assess existing reporting tools and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, usability, and speed, ensuring streamlined processes.
• Data Monitoring Solutions
• Design and implement monitoring tools to improve the efficiency of tracking data cleanup activities, reducing manual intervention and turnaround times.
• Quarter End Reporting Support:
• Assist with data preparation, cleansing, and validation activities during quarter-end reporting cycles to ensure accuracy and timeliness of deliverables

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, SQL, R, Python). Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for documentation and presentation purposes.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with dashboard development and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
• General AI skills are preferred, including familiarity with AI tools and techniques for data analysis and reporting.

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 .

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 .

Working Arrangement

Looking for an internship with commercial frontline responsibility and the opportunity to work on live client projects? Do you seek to have immediate personal impact? If so, our Placement Program is the right choice for you.

Start date & duration:
January 6, 2025 for six to twelve months

Eligible Candidates:
Year 2
,
penultimate year or final year full-time students at HKU, CUHK, or HKUST

About AlphaSights
We bring together some of the most ambitious people from around the globe to work with the leading investment funds, strategy consultancies and Fortune 500 companies. Together, we help our clients access expert knowledge, elevate their decision-making and drive progress by connecting them with niche experts across the world.

Founded in 2008, our journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. With 1500+ professionals in nine cities worldwide, we've firmly earned our place as a leader in our market and one of the fastest-growing companies in the world. Our relentless pursuit of excellence means we only hire the best and brightest graduates to help us reach new heights.

Consider The Placement Program If

• You thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• You possess a client-first mindset.
• You excel under pressure and enjoy working to tight deadlines.
• You are gritty, resilient and ready to roll up your sleeves and make things happen.

A Day in the Life of a Client Service Placement Associate
As a Placement Associate in the Client Service team, you'll be the link between our clients and the expert knowledge they seek. Throughout your workday, you'll work on multiple projects from investors, strategists and dealmakers at top-tier client organizations seeking expert insights to inform their decision-making. This is a communications-intense frontline role requiring you to multitask across parallel workstreams.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Recruiting experts: you will spend a significant part of your day speaking on the phone with experts who are uniquely relevant matches for your clients' projects, often under tight deadlines.
• Understanding the project and market context and the legal and regulatory environment in which your clients and experts operate.
• Taking ownership of every aspect of your projects, from initiating and managing client-expert communications to meticulously scheduling calls to ensure seamless collaboration between them.

Requirements

• Penultimate year full-time students at HKU, CUHK, or HKUST
• Track record of strong academic performance (minimum GPA of 3.3)
• Extracurricular achievement throughout school and university
• Internship experience evidencing an interest in business is a plus
• Outstanding communication skills
• Fluency in English and additional Asian language skills, such as Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia, Korean, Japanese, Filipino and Mandarin, are desired

Perks:
Complimentary breakfast & snacks, iPhone and MacBook Pro for work

AlphaSights is an equal-opportunity employer. Read more about our commitment to DEI
here
.

About the Opportunity

Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You've come to the right place. We're looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we'd like to hear from you.

Asia General Account Investments is the investment function for Manulife's Asia Segment Life Insurance assets. The General Account Investments team manages assets across a range of asset classes directly, manages allocations across asset classes and oversees assets outsourced to Manulife Investment Management investment desks. At Manulife we have a strong history of investment management expertise and capability, driven by the collective capabilities of the Manulife Investment Management public markets and private markets and General Account Investment desks combined.

We offer the Co-op program for student interns to support Finance & Business Advisory or COO Office on a full-time basis for 6 months. Please indicate your preferred stream in your cover letter.

Position Responsibilities:

- COO Office

• Provide technical & analytical expertise and effective task-oriental support for General Account Investments Asia front office.
• Create diagrams to capture investment processes and associated data flows.
• Use VBA/Power Flatform to automate manual processes.
• Maintain and support investment tools & self-serve reports built by COO.

- Finance & Business Advisory

• Assist team with legal entity financial reporting reviews, board report production and billing.
• Perform financial analysis and data retrieves to create useful deliverables for management.
• Support various finance enhancement activities, including onboarding to Anaplan budgeting platform, expenses analysis and tracking etc.
• Contribute to implementation of new processes/systems with automation opportunities to create operational efficiencies and reporting enhancements.
• Opportunity to gain understanding of business infrastructure of this investment group and learn the portfolio structure to assist with portfolio onboarding and review.
• Support on a range of General Account Investments related projects as directed by team leads.

Required Qualifications:

- COO Office

• Undergraduate with a major in finance, economics, computer science, math, or a related field.
• Internship experience in financial service industry.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modelling and data analysis.
• Highly developed computer skills using MS Excel, Visual Basic for Applications, Python, Power BI, and SQL.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to deal with stakeholders from different backgrounds.
• Experience in Investments / Treasury / ALM / Risk Management a definite asset.

- Finance & Business Advisory

• Undergraduate with a major in Accounting, Finance, Business or related disciplines
• CA/CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is desired
• Internship experience in asset management or financial services industry is beneficial
• Knowledge of financial reporting & analysis, finance transformation, IFRS, local Asia GAAPs, US GAAP standards and capital regimes are an asset
• Adeptness in usage of computing technology including Microsoft Power point presentations, Excel (knowledge of advanced formulas, pivots, macro/ VBA knowledge, Alteryx, Anaplan) and other systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work productively with multiple parties at all different levels in the global organization
• Sound analytical and organizational skills are highly valuable
• Ability to work adaptably and independently within the growing business

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture - We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity - We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation - We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
  Championing Corporate Citizenship - We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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 .

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 .

Working Arrangement

Consider the Placement Program if:

• You thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• You possess a client-first mindset.
• You excel under pressure and enjoy working to tight deadlines.
• You are gritty, resilient and ready to roll up your sleeves and make things happen.

A Day in the Life of a Client Service Placement Associate:

• As a Placement Associate in the Client Service team, you'll be the link between our clients and the expert knowledge they seek. Throughout your workday, you'll work on multiple projects from investors, strategists and dealmakers at top-tier client organizations seeking expert insights to inform their decision-making. This is a communications-intense frontline role requiring you to multitask across parallel workstreams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruiting experts: you will spend a significant part of your day speaking on the phone with experts who are uniquely relevant matches for your clients' projects, often under tight deadlines.
• Understanding the project and market context and the legal and regulatory environment in which your clients and experts operate.
• Taking ownership of every aspect of your projects, from initiating and managing client-expert communications to meticulously scheduling calls to ensure seamless collaboration between them.

Requirements:

• Penultimate year full-time students at HKU, CUHK, or HKUST
• Track record of strong academic performance (minimum GPA of 3.3)
• Extracurricular achievement throughout school and university
• Internship experience evidencing an interest in business is a plus
• Outstanding communication skills
• Fluency in English and additional Asian language skills, such as Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia, Korean, Japanese, Filipino and Mandarin, are desired

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist to enhance data insight and financial analysis through newly developed IFRS 17 accounting and financial systems and financial reporting applications.
  
• Assist to enhance the standard IFRS 17 financial reports in an efficient, effective and user-friendly manners for Asia finance stakeholders in relation to the target delivery of financial processes, reconciliation and control.
• Assist to perform IFRS 17 financial system integration for finance process related to unit test, functional test, system integration test and user acceptance test results in the style of agile deployment timeline relevant to Asia Finance.
• Assist to perform financial process re-engineering based on existing financial technology platform and common financial software application for IFRS 17 finance quality close or fast close.
• Assist to document in summarized data, process and system requirements / findings for forward looking improvement by word / simple numeric excel spreadsheet illustration / power point format from operational finance management perspective.

Required Qualifications:

• Major in BBA in specialized in accounting or decision sciences and managerial economics / Statistics / Risk Management Science / Quantitative Finance
• Excellent research and data mining skill;
• Excellent financial modelling skill;
• Strong communication skill;
• Strong team player;
• Well organized and pay attention to details;
• Ability to handling high volume of data and complicated data structure;
• Ability to summarize complex dataset or cross system applications for presentation by MS excel / PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Intermediate level on MS excel formula, pivot table and VBA programming associated with power-pivot and power-query, which will have competitive advantage;

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 .

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 .

Working Arrangement