Actuarial Analyst, Global Asset Modelling

Actuarial Analyst, Global Asset Modelling

The Opportunity

We are currently searching for a talented and driven individual to join our MBPS Actuarial Function as an Actuarial Analyst. Established in 2012, the team has become an actuarial center of excellence, with over 200 staff and growing, along with increasing range and ownership of deliverables, specializing 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.

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
• At least 3 years of actuarial work experience with Insurance companies and/or Financial services
• Driven to attain designation in any recognized actuarial organization (SOA, ASP)
• Experience in actuarial modelling (preferably AXIS) and valuation in the life insurance industry would be an asset; understanding of regulations and familiarity in the manner of operations life insurance companies is a plus
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas, concepts and results to both technical and non-technical audiences whether written and oral
• Demonstrated ability meet tough deadlines and clearly set own priorities 
• Able to work in an evolving and dynamic environment and resilient to pressure
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills and has demonstrated team collaboration
• Passion to grow and driven to be recognized as a trusted business partner

On the job you will:

• Prepare and update asset and reinvestment assumptions within models and supporting files to ensure accuracy and quality. Execute all necessary steps effectively, and identify and address dataset peculiarities to ensure reasonableness of the model.
• Evaluate the reasonableness of the deliverables, such as adherence to the guidance and movements in cashflows.
• Review the models and outputs produced by junior staff to ensure accuracy and alignment with standards.
• Be involved with change management of the models, including assumption updates and model refinements.
• Support GAM's business objectives by actively participating in projects and initiatives, engaging with stakeholders, and facilitating change management.
• Support the development of the team's business acumen by providing insightful analyses and training junior staff to develop their competencies.
• Conduct research on issues and queries from customers as necessary.

Our commitment to you:  

• Our mission: to be a part of making Decisions Easier and Lives Better 
• A leadership team dedicated to your growth and success  
• A bold ambition and set of goals to be a leader in driving transformation in our industry  
• Our best. Every day.  

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

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