GRO Program - AI

At Manulife, we believe in investing in the future starting with you! Our GRO program is a bold new approach to early talent development, designed to launch your career with the support, structure, and opportunities you need to thrive. GRO is Manulife’s flagship early talent program. It’s more than just a job, it’s a launchpad for your career. GRO offers a consistent, high-quality experience for new graduates across the organization. Launch your tech career with Manulife John Hancocks Artificia Intelligence (AI) stream of the GRO Program. This is a two-year program designed to develop future artificial intelligence leaders by contributing to the company’s ongoing initiatives in data science and machine learning. As part of GRO AI, you’ll gain access to a supportive community, and benefit from structured learning, core skills training, mentorship, and leadership exposure, empowering you to grow your skills while making a real impact. With a values-first culture, professional development at every step, and a focus on your wellbeing and accelerated career progression, GRO AI is your gateway to a meaningful and future-ready career. Position Responsibilities: Throughout the program, you will gain experience across key AI capabilities: AI & Machine Learning Explore and prepare data; engineer features and build baseline models Develop and evaluate machine learning models (e.g., forecasting, classification, NLP, anomaly detection) Apply structured experimentation and performance evaluation methods Generative AI (GenAI) Prototype and test GenAI solutions such as: Retrieval-based systems (RAG) Summarization and extraction workflows LLM-powered classification and decision support Learn practical approaches to evaluation, testing, and responsible AI design Engineering & Delivery Build reproducible code and pipelines using Python, SQL, and modern tools Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy solutions into production environments Support monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement of AI systems Responsible & Governed AI Contribute to model documentation, validation, and governance practices Ensure solutions align with privacy, security, and responsible AI principles Required Qualifications: This program is designed for students currently completing undergraduate or graduate degrees who are excited to apply AI in real-world settings Graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 with a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field Basic knowledge of programming languages and concepts (e.g. Java, C, SAS, SPSS, R, or Python) and familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch and scikit-learn Experience with common database querying languages such as SQL Understanding of version control (Git) and collaborative coding practices Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and tools like Databricks. Awareness of Generative AI concepts (e.g., prompt engineering, RAG, LLM fine-tuning) and willingness to learn advanced techniques Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, QlikView) and ability to present insights clearly. Preferred Qualifications: Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in AI/ML Understand current web technology standards and emerging technologies. Strong problem-solving and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in teams. Aptitude to solve business problems with technology. 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. Application Instructions: Please submit your resume in PDF format. Salary range is expected to be between $100,000.00 CAD - $130,000.00 USD Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for the salary range for your location. Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JH This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Referenced Salary Location Boston, Massachusetts Working Arrangement Salary range is expected to be between $80,625.00 USD - $134,375.00 USD Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance. 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. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for the salary range for your location. Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement. Know Your Rights I Family & Medical Leave I Employee Polygraph Protection I Right to Work I E-Verify Company: John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) We are committed to creating a workplace that offers unlimited opportunities for employees to realize their career goals. Whether it’s working abroad, exploring a new career direction or simply progressing in their chosen field, we help our employees reach their full potential.