Actuarial Analyst

Manulife; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and other benefits

Pension and employee share ownership"

Generous paid time off and leaves

Job summary

Manulife Montreal is seeking an actuarial professional to provide support for defined benefits pension plans, performing mathematical calculations and data preparation for reports. You will work in a small team and contribute to recurring or ad hoc analyses while ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy.

Join a flexible, inclusive environment that supports learning and growth within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Actuarial degree in actuarial studies, math, or related field.
• Experience in defined benefit plan administration/consultation is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of defined benefit plan design.
• Strong Excel knowledge; Visual Basic is an asset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access is an asset.
• Strong attention to details.
• Bilingual in French and English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Perform actuarial and administrative mandates related to defined benefits pension plans.
• Work in a small team of three, under supervision, supports reports and other actuarial duties.
• Perform simple analysis and participate in actuarial studies.
• Proactively acquire knowledge of tools, policies, processes, products and the business environment.
• Collaborate on special projects; may lead simple mandates.
• Identify and report weaknesses and apply controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Skills

Actuarial studies

Mathematics

Defined benefit plans

Attention to detail

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

University degree in Actuarial studies, Mathematics or related fields

Tools

Excel

Visual Basic

Microsoft Access

Job description

To be successful in this role, the incumbent must provide professional actuarial support. Performs actuary-related duties of a mathematical nature. Compiles and categorizes data for experience analysis and provides support in the preparation of related reports.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform actuarial and administrative mandates related to defined benefits pension plans.
• Working in a small team of three individuals and under close supervision of a fellow actuary, provides support to and participates in the execution of recurring and/or ad hoc reports and other actuarial duties by performing standard mathematical calculations as directed and in adherence to standards, plan texts and government regulations.
• Performs simple analysis and participates in actuarial studies.
• Proactively acquires knowledge of tools, policies, processes, products and the business environment.
• Collabora on special projects, as directed. May lead the execution of simple mandates.
• Identifies and reports weaknesses and applies controls to mitigate financial and operational risks. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Actuarial studies, Mathematics or related fields.
• Work experience in defined benefit plan administration/consultation is a strong asset
• Knowledge of defined benefit plan design.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel (knowledge of Visual Basic an asset).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access an asset.
• Strong attention to details.
• Bilingual, French and English, written and spoken.

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.

The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.

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 [e-mail].

Referenced Salary Location

Montreal, Quebec

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between

$52,650.00 CAD - $87,750.00 CAD

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 [e-mail] for the salary range for your location.

Benefits

• Manulife 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 and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources.
• Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact [e-mail] for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.

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.