Actuarial Specialist, Actuarial Audit

Manulife/John Hancock

Manila

Hybrid

PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Manulife/John Hancock is seeking an Actuarial Specialist to join the Actuarial Audit team within the Actuarial Function. You will support execution of actuarial audit engagements, assess risks and controls, perform testing, and help deliver insights to strengthen governance across actuarial areas.

The role offers collaboration with global teams, opportunities for professional growth, and a hybrid work arrangement. A strong foundation in actuarial science and risk management is required.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance or related field.
At least 3 years actuarial work experience in insurance or financial services.
Progress toward a designation such as SOA or ASP.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Execute actuarial audit engagements, including assurance reviews and SOX testing.
Assess risks and internal controls across actuarial business units; identify issues and gaps.
Perform audit testing, document results, and support conclusions on control effectiveness.
Communicate audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science/Math/Statistics/Finance

Tools

Excel

VBA

Access

GGY AXIS

SQL

QlikView

Python

Job description

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a talented and driven Actuarial Specialist 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 3 years of actuarial work experience in insurance or financial services. Progress toward a designation in a recognized actuarial organization, such as SOA or ASP. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather, synthesize, organize, and communicate information, results, and recommendations. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and effectively. Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across levels and business functions. Ability to work in an evolving and dynamic environment. Growth mindset and commitment to developing as a trusted business partner.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with audit, risk management, internal controls, SOX, or control testing.
Working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
Exposure to VBA, Access, GGY AXIS, SQL, QlikView, Python, or similar tools is an advantage.
Familiarity with actuarial processes, financial reporting, valuation, pricing, or risk management is a plus.

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.

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