Asset Liability Management Specialist

Sun Life Financial; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Life Financial in the Philippines seeks an ALM Analyst to support the ALM Head in long-term projects across ALM Risk Management, Financial Reporting, and strategic initiatives. The role involves collaboration with the ALM Manager to chair committees and analyze asset-liability dynamics within a regulated insurance framework.

The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative skills, knowledge of actuarial concepts, and familiarity with economic and investment drivers in financial markets.

Qualifications

• Superior quantitative and analytical skills.
• Knowledge in mathematics, mathematical models, and model design & analysis; actuarial principles and analysis; insurance principles and terminology.
• Knowledge of key economic and investment concepts driving financial markets.
• General awareness of actuarial concepts as they relate to business environment.
• Willingness to develop competency in at least one area of responsibility.
• Ability to apply competency in the use of information technology tools to design and implement programs for data modeling, scenario testing, and financial projections.

Responsibilities

• ALM Risk Management and Reporting. This involves supporting the ALM Head in the generation of periodic reports and the performance of regular tasks as may be required by the business unit such as Financial Reporting, ALCO, and ALM Working Groups.
• ALM Strategic Initiatives. The ALM Analyst is expected to assist the ALM Head in the delivery of various initiatives set out and carried by the ALM Team. This covers, but may not be limited to, projects that support the execution of Investment Initiatives and Product Pricing. This also includes the performance of other responsibilities and duties as may be assigned by the ALM Head in order to meet other project requirements.
• Investment Strategy Review. The ALM Analyst must be able to perform data gathering, coordination with other parties, and analysis in order to support the team’s objective of crafting, refining, and improving the Investment Strategy used in the management of Sun Life’s general accounts.
• Assumption Changes and Management Action Studies. The ALM Analyst must also be able to accomplish the necessary activities to assist the ALM Manager in the delivery of Assumption Changes and Management Action Studies performed by the ALM Team.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Mathematical models

Actuarial principles

Economic concepts

Data modeling tools

Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

Job Description

The ALM Analyst is primarily tasked to support the ALM Head in the completion of various ALM activities. These include, but are not limited to, mostly longer term projects that cover the following:

• ALM Risk Management and Financial Reporting
• Reviewing Financial Assumptions and Management Actions applied in both asset and liability models utilized by Sun Life
• ALM Strategic Initiatives that are designed to benefit the overall business of Sun Life

The ALM Analyst is also expected to work with the ALM Manager in her role as primary support to the ALM Head in chairing both the Asset Liability Committee and the ALM Working Group. He/she is expected to pick-up concepts covering both the asset side and liability side of the business.

Preferred skills

• Superior quantitative and analytical skills.
• Has knowledge in Mathematics, mathematical models, and model design & analysis; Actuarial principles and analysis; Law and compliance principles; Insurance principles and terminology and Insurance and financial services.
• Has knowledge in key Economic and Investment concepts that drive the financial markets and how it relates to business.
• General awareness of key Actuarial concepts as they relate to business environment.
• Is into developing competency in at least one (1) key area of responsibility.
• Has the ability to apply competency in the use of information technology tools to design and implement programs for data modeling, scenario testing, and financial projections.

Applicants must be willing to work at Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

Core Soft/Transferable Competencies

• Stress Tolerance
• Data Gathering Skills
• Problem Solving and Analysis under time pressure
• Persistence
• Organization
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• ALM Risk Management and Reporting. This involves supporting the ALM Head in the generation of periodic reports and the performance of regular tasks as may be required by the business unit such as Financial Reporting, ALCO, and ALM Working Groups.
• ALM Strategic Initiatives. The ALM Analyst is expected to assist the ALM Head in the delivery of various initiatives set out and carried by the ALM Team. This covers, but may not be limited to, projects that support the execution of Investment Initiatives and Product Pricing. This also includes the performance of other responsibilities and duties as may be assigned by the ALM Head in order to meet other project requirements.
• Investment Strategy Review. The ALM Analyst must be able to perform data gathering, coordination with other parties, and analysis in order to support the team’s objective of crafting, refining, and improving the Investment Strategy used in the management of Sun Life’s general accounts.
• Assumption Changes and Management Action Studies. The ALM Analyst must also be able to accomplish the necessary activities to assist the ALM Manager in the delivery of Assumption Changes and Management Action Studies performed by the ALM Team.

Job Category: Actuarial

Posting End Date: 30/12/2026

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