Senior Actuarial Associate - US IFRS Valuation

Manulife Insurance Malaysia; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Actuarial Associate to join their dynamic IFRS Valuation team. This role offers the chance to engage in critical valuation and earnings analysis for innovative insurance products. You will collaborate with seasoned professionals to enhance valuation tools and methodologies while ensuring compliance with actuarial standards. With a focus on continuous improvement, this position promises a stimulating environment where your analytical and problem-solving skills will shine. If you are proactive and passionate about making a significant impact in the financial services sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Mental Health Benefits

Vision Insurance

Short- and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plans

Employee Assistance Plans

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of IFRS17 actuarial principles is essential.
• Prior valuation exposure and/or familiarity is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Produce quarterly IFRS reserves and analysis for earnings.
• Drive enhancement of IFRS17 valuation tools and methodologies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

ASA/ACIA

Tools

IFRS17 Valuation Tools

Job description

Senior Actuarial Associate - US IFRS Valuation

Senior Actuarial Associate - US IFRS Valuation

Apply locations: Toronto, Ontario CAN, Ontario, Waterloo, 500 King Street North

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Time left to apply: End Date: April 23, 2025 (11 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: JR25040289

Overview:

Reporting to the Bermuda High Net Worth Line Actuary, the Senior Actuarial Associate is a key player of the IFRS Valuation team and is responsible for the valuation, earnings analysis and reporting activities for the Bermuda UL and Indexed UL products. In this ever-evolving business and financial reporting environment, this role will provide an ideal opportunity to support the earnings analysis provided to senior management, while also working with seasoned actuarial and accounting professionals.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible to produce quarterly IFRS reserves and analysis, including Driver of Earnings, and contribute toward a continued robust RMA/DOE framework.
• Drive enhancement of IFRS17 valuation and reporting tools, methodologies and processes, and streamline where appropriate, while ensuring it is being performed in compliance with applicable internal guidelines and actuarial standards.
• Conduct the valuation reviews and controls of assumptions and methodology as part of the tri-annual and off-cycle basis change process.
• Work with inforce management on various initiatives with respect to valuation implications and re-rate activities.
• Lead the LICAT cash-flow review and reporting.
• Perform various valuation deliverables to Group Functions and other stakeholders (e.g. Appointed Actuary’s Report, Reserve sensitivities, etc.).

Job Requirements:

• ASA/ACIA.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS17 actuarial principles.
• Prior valuation exposure and/or familiarity is an asset.

Competencies:

• Highly developed analytical, actuarial, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, self-directed, and able to work independently while managing a team of professionals.
• Well organized, with an ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong desire and willingness to collaborate across functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High energy and drive, results-oriented.

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].

Primary Location: Toronto, Ontario

Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Salary range is expected to be between: $75,180.00 CAD - $139,620.00 CAD

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [e-mail] for the salary range for your location. 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. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

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.