Actuarial Director

Are you looking for a supportive and collaborative workplace with great benefits and clear career development? You’ve come to the right place.

Why Join MBPS Actuarial?

Since its establishment in 2012, the MBPS Actuarial team has grown into Manulife's Actuarial Center of Excellence and has become the country's largest Actuarial employer. Their unwavering dedication to precision and ability to distill complex data into actionable insights has allowed them to continuously set the bar higher with their industry-defining expertise in Valuation, Liability and Asset Modelling, Experience Analytics, Pricing, and more.

MBPS Actuarial offers a wide range of global opportunities across multiple actuarial disciplines, a high-performing culture, a market-leading actuarial development program, a job rotation program, and a leadership team dedicated to your growth and success. Beyond that, their influence extends to the broader community and industry, enriching the professional landscape for everyone involved.

Job Description:

We’re looking for a skilled leader and highly analytical and detail-oriented Actuarial Director or Senior Director to join our Actuarial Function at MBPS. As a senior expert, you’ll manage leaders and high-performing teams to deliver the standard the MBPS Actuarial team has defined through years of excellent service while overseeing individual tasks, driving strategic initiatives, and various additional responsibilities.

Have the skills and knowledge for the job? Learn more about the opening below

NOTE : The final job title and level you receive will be dependent on your years of experience and your interviews during the application process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a skilled team of actuaries to support the company’s strategic data analysis, risk assessment, and business planning
  • Provide strong, proactive leadership and coaching to a team of actuarial professionals. Allocate and monitor work to ensure accurate and timely completion of assignments within established timeframes and quality standards.
  • Make decisions regarding employment, compensation, performance appraisals, training, and development.
  • Cultivate an innovative environment by supporting creativity and high-performance teamwork.
• Support the business in tasks which may be within the following functional areas:
  • Valuation
  • Asset Modeling
  • Pricing
  • Experience Studies
  • Reinsurance
  • Retirement
  • Audit
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure precise financial projections, optimal pricing strategies, and effective risk-management solutions.
• Cultivate your team and create a culture that values continuous learning, professional development, and mentorship.
• Drive innovation by staying at the forefront of industry trends, regulatory shifts, and technological advancements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or related fields
• Minimum 10 years of actuarial work experience in Insurance or Financial Services
• Fellowship designation in recognized actuarial organizations (SOA, ASP) is preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to build camaraderie across levels and functions
• Results-oriented, able to manage expectations, work under tight deadlines, and handle competing priorities.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate complex actuarial concepts clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, VBA, Access), GGY AXIS, SQL, Qlikview, Python or similar programs
• Able to work in an evolving and dynamic environment
• Passion to grow and driven to be recognized as a trusted business partner

Ready to join our high-performing team of Actuarial experts? Apply today