Assistant Manager, Chief Actuary's Office, HK Corporate Actuarial

The Opportunity

The customer is the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products and services daily. We believe in the value of empowering our Actuarial Assistant Manager/Manager with the resources to enhance and achieve our business performance objectives for the future of our business, which is why we need you. 

This is a pivotal role in bringing our Chief Actuary’s Office to new heights.  Specifically, this role will

·       support regulatory development and reporting to comply with the needs of regulatory bodies, together with Controllers, Operation and Compliance teams,  

·       participate in reinsurance reporting, monitoring, optimization and review existing reinsurance contracts

·       work closely with Product and Pricing teams on review new products, reinsurance and campaign initiative, focusing on regulatory compliance

·       involve in actuarial projects which could cover topics including but not limited to IFRS17 valuation, Par product analysis and Inforce management.

We would also expect the role to ever-improve efficiency and effectiveness in regulatory results production, leveraging technologies and extensive support from various internal parties.

What motivates you?  

·        You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit 

·        You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile mindset and enable business outcomes 

·        You thrive in teams, and enjoy getting things done together

·        You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters 

·        You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up

·        You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone 

We are looking for someone with:

·           Degree holder with reasonable progress towards attainment of professional actuarial qualifications.

·           5 years of relevant working experience in insurance industry. 

·           Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work with complex issues and concepts. Experience in a direct life insurer is a plus.

·           Attention to detail and time management.

·           Strong technical/modeling skills, knowledge or experience in Python, PowerBI, Microsoft Access, VBA, Qlik and/or AXIS is an asset

·           Both an effective team player, and able to deliver results under pressure and deadlines.

·           Always demonstrate initiatives and commitment, and able to work independently.

·           Good communication and relationship skills.

·           Effective command of English, both spoken and written.

·           Candidates considering the role of Actuarial Manager should also possess leadership, project / stakeholder management and coordination skills, as well as willing and able to lead, encourage, support and develop more junior colleagues.

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 [email protected].

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