Actuarial Assistant Manager / Manager

Manulife; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife is seeking a highly analytical Actuarial Assistant Manager/Manager to join its Actuarial Function in the Philippines. You will partner with actuaries to drive data-driven decisions, shape financial outcomes, and bridge junior staff with management through clear communication and rigorous analysis.

The role covers pricing, portfolio and asset modeling, and valuation, with responsibilities across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science or related field.
• Progress toward an actuarial designation (SOA/ASP).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with actuaries to analyze data, pricing, and financial projections.
• Assist in managing the actuarial team to support risk assessment and planning.
• Support tasks: pricing, portfolio modeling, asset modeling, and valuation.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure accurate forecasts and pricing strategies.
• Stay current with industry trends and regulatory developments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Prioritization and multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance or related field

Progress toward actuarial designation (SOA/ASP)

Tools

Excel

VBA

Access

SQL

Python

GGY AXIS

Job description

We’re looking for a highly-analytical and detail-oriented Actuarial Assistant Manager / Manager to join our Actuarial Function at MGS. In this role, you will work closely with our Actuarial team to drive key business decisions and shape our company’s financial future with your business acumen and analytical skillset. As the bridge between junior members and management, you’ll be at the heart of a collaborative team that values your professional development.

Position Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our skilled team of actuaries to support the company’s strategic data analysis, risk assessment, and business planning.
• Assist in the management of our skilled team of actuaries to support the company’s strategic data analysis, risk assessment, and business planning.
• Support the business in tasks that may include the following:
  • Pricing
  • Portfolio Modeling
  • Asset Modeling
  • Valuation
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure precise financial projections, optimal pricing strategies, and effective risk-management solutions.
• Drive innovation by staying at the forefront of industry trends, regulatory shifts, and technological advancements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance or related field
• At least 3 years of actuarial work experience in Insurance or Financial Services
• Progress towards attaining a designation in any recognized actuarial organization (SOA, ASP)
• Working experience in MS Office (Excel, VBA, Access), GGY AXIS, SQL, Qlikview, Python or similar program is a plus.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to gather, synthesize, organize, and report information, results, and recommendations to various levels across the organization.
• Strong ability to establish priorities and manage multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work in an evolving and dynamic environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build camaraderie across levels and business functions.
• Passion to grow and driven to be recognized as a trusted business partner.

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), 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