Actuarial Assistant Manager/Actuarial Manager, Actuarial Audit

Manulife/John Hancock

Manila

Hybrid

PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock Philippines is seeking an Actuarial Assistant Manager/Actuarial Manager to join the Actuarial Audit team. You will execute actuarial audit engagements, assess risks and controls, perform testing, and deliver insights to strengthen governance and risk management across actuarial operations.

The role requires 5+ years acturial experience in insurance/financial services, progress toward an Associate designation, and strong analytical/communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or related field.
At least five years actuarial experience in insurance/financial services including independent analyses or project coordination.
Progress toward an Associate designation from a recognized actuarial body (SOA/ASOP Philippines).
Knowledge of actuarial disciplines such as pricing, valuation, modelling, financial reporting, risk management, or business planning.
Ability to apply actuarial concepts and communicate results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Experience coordinating work and guiding junior staff.

Responsibilities

Execute actuarial audit engagements including SOX testing and advisory work.
Assess risks and controls across actuarial units; focus on high-impact areas.
Perform testing, document results, and support conclusions on control effectiveness.
Analyze data and process docs to identify issues and improvements.
Build relationships with actuarial, finance, risk, and audit partners.
Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly.

Skills

Actuarial experience

Audit/testing

Advanced Excel

VBA

SQL

Power BI

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science/Math/Statistics/Finance

Tools

GGY AXIS

SQL

QlikView

Power BI

Python

Job description

The Opportunity We’re looking for a talented and driven Actuarial Assistant Manager/Actuarial Manager to join our Actuarial Audit team within the Actuarial Function at MGS.

In this role, you will support the execution of actuarial audit engagements, assess key risks and controls, perform audit testing, and help deliver insights that strengthen governance, risk management, and control effectiveness across actuarial business areas. Established in 2012, MGS Actuarial is a global center of excellence with more than 200 professionals supporting Valuation, Asset and Liability Modelling, Experience Analytics, Pricing, and other actuarial services. MGS Actuarial offers global career opportunities, a market-leading actuarial development program, job rotations, and a collaborative environment that supports professional growth.

Position Responsibilities

Execute actuarial audit engagements, including assurance reviews, key risk audits, emerging risk reviews, defined procedures, SOX testing, and advisory work.
Assess key risks and internal controls across actuarial business units, ensuring audit work is focused on areas of highest impact.
Perform audit testing, document results, and support conclusions on the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
Analyze data, evidence, and process documentation to identify issues, control gaps, and improvement opportunities.
Build effective working relationships with actuarial business units, Group Finance Actuarial, Product Risk Management, Regional Actuarial Services, Actuarial Shared Service Centers, external auditors, and internal audit partners.
Support clear communication of audit findings, recommendations, and supporting analysis to relevant stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or a related field.
At least five years of actuarial experience in insurance or financial services, including experience independently delivering actuarial analyses or coordinating project workstreams.
Significant progress toward an Associate designation from a recognized actuarial organization, such as the Society of Actuaries or the Actuarial Society of the Philippines.
Knowledge of actuarial disciplines such as pricing, valuation, modelling, financial reporting, experience analysis, risk management, or business planning.
Demonstrated ability to apply actuarial concepts and professional judgment to model, analyze, and explain actuarial and financial results.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and develop clear, practical recommendations.
Experience coordinating work, reviewing outputs, managing delivery risks, and providing guidance to junior team members.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and present technical matters clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple assignments, and deliver high-quality results with accuracy and attention to detail in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with VBA, GGY AXIS, SQL, QlikView, Power BI, Python, or similar actuarial and analytical tools is an advantage.

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 hr@manulife.com.

Working Arrangement Hybrid

We’re Manulife. And we’re on a mission to make decisions easier and lives better. Better is what drives us. It’s what inspires us to find new ways to support customers and colleagues in living longer and healthier lives. It’s the reason we’re dedicated to investing in digital innovation and industry-leading AI, and accelerating a sustainable and economically inclusive future. Joining us means you’ll be empowered to learn and grow your career. We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words. And as part of our global team, you’ll help shape the future you want to see – and discover that better can take you anywhere you want to go. We’re proud of our accomplishments and recognition.

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