Product Analyst

Manulife; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a product development professional in Malaysia to help design customer-centric life insurance and takaful products, contribute to pricing strategies, and support digital initiatives. You will prepare product materials, assess risks, and coordinate with internal teams to bring new ideas to market.

The role requires 2–3 years in life insurance product development, strong regulatory knowledge, and excellent communication. Knowledge of Power BI is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in life insurance product development and/or pricing.
• Familiar with relevant industry guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing new products and enhancements with a customer-centric approach.
• Prepare product materials ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct product risk assessments and mitigation actions.
• Prepare test plans and support UAT for new or enhanced products.
• Support timelines and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Provide competitive product insights and analysis.

Skills

Product development

Pricing

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Are you looking for a supportive, collaborative workplace with great teams and inspiring leaders? You've come to the right place. We're looking for ambitious people who share our values and want to make every day better for people around the world. If this sounds like you, and the career below sounds exciting, we'd like to hear from you

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of new products/product enhancements that are customer centric and competitive to give Manulife the winning edge to grow the business with focus on protection, health, digital and other product initiatives
• Preparation of product materials and ensure accuracy and compliance to applicable guidelines
• To conduct Product Risk Assessment and compliance checklist for new product launches and ensure that key product risks are recorded with actions for mitigation
• Prepare product test plans and execute UAT in accordance to the approved test plan for new/enhance products and obtain signoff for the relevant documents and materials as per timeline
• Support development timeline, ensuring that internal and external partners know and adhere to timelines
• To perform regular (monthly or other frequency agreed upon) competitor product scan and review process to be log under competitor product library.
• Provide support distribution / other stakeholders in product related matters
• Be aware of the development in the industry and provide analysis of key findings
• Preparation and presentation of new product business case for Product Committee's approval
• Prepare product training slides

Required Qualifications

• Degree holder with 2 to 3 years’ experience in the life insurance/ Takaful product development and/or pricing area
• Well verse with relevant industry guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Strong communication skills
• Analytical thinking
• Experience in product launches and product development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Takaful product development and pricing.
• Knowledge of Power BI.

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.

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].

Working Arrangement

Hybrid