The Opportunity

The Actuarial Assistant Manager, RP&C VSSC, Asia supports the delivery and ongoing enhancement of IFRS 17 reporting across Asia. The role interprets actuarial and financial reporting requirements, translates them into practical business and system requirements, and consolidates and analyzes results to provide clear explanations of key outcomes. Working closely with partners and regional stakeholders, the incumbent helps design controlled and efficient reporting processes, validates the accuracy and effectiveness of IFRS 17 solutions, and strengthens team capability through clear documentation and training. The role also provides flexible actuarial support, including AXIS modelling, based on evolving business priorities.

Established in 2012, MGS Actuarial is a global center of excellence with more than 200 professionals supporting Valuation, Asset and Liability Modelling, Experience Analytics, Pricing, and other actuarial services. MGS Actuarial offers global career opportunities, a market-leading actuarial development program, job rotations, and a collaborative environment that supports professional growth.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of IFRS 17 reporting by interpreting technical requirements and translating them into clear business and system requirements.
• Consolidate and analyze financial and actuarial data, investigate key movements, and clearly explain results to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the design and implementation of future-state reporting processes that are efficient, well controlled, and compliant with valuation control requirements across business units.
• Advise on and perform validation of IFRS 17 solutions, with a focus on accuracy, completeness, operational efficiency, and alignment with business requirements.
• Develop and maintain clear process documentation, guidance materials, and training to support knowledge transfer and consistent execution across the team.
• Provide ad hoc actuarial and modelling support, including AXIS-related work, in response to evolving team and business priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field.
• At least five years of actuarial experience in life insurance or financial services.
• Significant progress toward an Associate designation from a recognized actuarial organization, such as the Society of Actuaries or the Actuarial Society of the Philippines.
• Strong knowledge of life insurance valuation, actuarial modelling, reserve analysis, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop or maintain actuarial models and analyze reserves, Drivers of Earnings, and related actuarial results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex actuarial matters to stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across functions and geographies.
• Self-motivated and accountable, with sound professional judgment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, and becoming a trusted actuarial business partner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GGY AXIS.
• Knowledge of VBA, automation tools, or other actuarial modelling and analytical technologies.

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 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.

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