Job Description

Data Scientist Intern

The Data Scientist Intern will join our Advanced Analytics team, contributing to high-impact projects that support sales and marketing leadership. This opportunity allows you to apply machine learning and AI to real business problems such as customer segmentation, product recommendations, and placement probability predictions. As part of a visible and dynamic team, you'll not only strengthen your technical and analytical skills, but also gain experience translating insights into business strategy while contributing to our mission of delivering data-driven solutions.

Position Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the development of AI and ML enabled solutions to improve business processes, generate insights, and support business goals.
• Generate relevant, actionable insights through iterative data analysis, translating outputs into business language and recommendations.
• Provide analysis on large, complex datasets.
• Share information and explain ideas to non-technical stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Build strong working relationships across functions and establish an internal network.
• Take ownership of career development by leveraging available resources to advance technical and business skills.
• Learn how assigned tasks contribute to broader team initiatives.
• Ensure all analytics work adheres to the highest ethical standards.
• Stay up to date with new developments in AI, machine learning, and alternative data sources.

Required Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Previous internship experience preferred; exceptional first-time interns with strong academic records and/or research experience encouraged to apply.
• Experience programming in Python and SQL.
• Ability to engage in the data science process, including exploration, modeling, training, validation, and deployment.
• Ability to work with complex datasets and a foundation in statistics and related technical areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship experience in analytics or data science.
• Knowledge of software development best practices (e.g., Git, DevOps, Agile).
• Familiarity with relational database models (e.g., data vaulting techniques, rules tables).
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate data insights into business terms.
• Curious, self-starter, and lifelong learner with a passion for unlocking business value.

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).

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. 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. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact recruitment@manulife.com.

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