Actuarial Manager

Manulife; Quezon City; Hybrid; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Hybrid onsite 3 days a week

Job summary

Manulife's MGS Actuarial Function seeks a Senior Manager or Associate Director to lead a high-performing team in data analysis, risk assessment, and strategic planning in Quezon City. The role covers pricing, portfolio and asset modeling, and valuation, with cross-functional collaboration to deliver precise financial projections.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of actuarial experience, an Associate designation, and strong leadership, with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days onsite) at UP Ayala

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial-related field.
• 5+ years actuarial experience in Insurance or Financial Services.
• Associate designation (SOA, ASP) with progress toward Fellowship.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, VBA, Access), GGY AXIS, SQL, Qlikview, Python.
• Experience applying actuarial concepts to model and analyze financial metrics.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Hybrid work readiness at UP Ayala Technohub, Quezon City.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of actuaries in data analysis, risk assessment, and business planning.
• Support pricing, portfolio modeling, asset modeling, and valuation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure precise financial projections and pricing strategies.
• Mentor team and promote continuous learning and development.
• Drive innovation by staying current with industry trends and regulatory developments.

Skills

Actuarial knowledge

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Python

SQL

Excel/VBA

Qlikview

GGY AXIS

Statistical modeling

Education

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

Tools

GGY AXIS

SQL

Qlikview

Python

Excel

VBA

Access

Job description

We’re looking for a highly-analytical and detail-oriented Senior Manager or Associate Director to join our Actuarial Function at MGS. As a senior expert, you’ll manage members of our high-performing team to perform to the standard the MGS Actuarial team has defined through years of excellent service while overseeing individual tasks and responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a 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
• Cultivate your team and create a culture that values continuous learning, professional development, and mentorship
• 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 other related fields of study
• Minimum 5 years of actuarial work experience in Insurance or Financial Services
• Associate designation in any recognized actuarial organization (SOA, ASP), with meaningful progress toward a Fellowship
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Excel, VBA, Access), GGY AXIS, SQL, Qlikview, Python or similar programs
• Relevant experience in applying actuarial concepts to independently model and analyze actuarial financial metrics
• 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
• Amenable to work UP Ayala Technohub (Quezon City)
• Amenable to work on a hybrid set‑up (3x a week onsite)

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