SGV - Actuarial - Manager

EY; Makati; On-site; PHP 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class training

Flexible environment

Inclusive culture

Job summary

SGV, the Philippines' largest professional services firm, invites a Manager for the Actuarial Services Unit to lead SGV/EY PH actuarial work and guide high-impact projects across the region.

You will drive business development, project planning, and expert analysis in insurance and retirement liabilities, while upholding rigorous regulatory standards and client service.

Qualifications

• Has experience in IFRS 17 implementation.
• Has extensive knowledge in the insurance industry
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Has good communication and writing skills
• SOA examination is required, Associate or near Associateship is preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages teams for consulting and insurance and retirement liability audit engagements.
• Engages in the implementation of IFRS 17: Insurance Contracts
• Reviews actuarial assumptions and methodologies, according to applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., Insurance Commission, IFRS), to check reasonableness of insurance and retirement liabilities, data appropriateness and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Provides recommendations to clients regarding their actuarial assumptions and methodologies.
• Provides actuarial audit support to audit teams, both locally and within the Asia-Pacific region
• Provides actuarial support, insurance, and retirement, for due diligence projects.
• Provides technical actuarial guidance to the Team.
• Implementation of IFRS17: Insurance Contracts for life and non-life insurance companies
• Review of actuarial liabilities/ reserves of life and non-life insurance companies
• Review of retirement liabilities of companies in various industries

Skills

IFRS 17 implementation

Insurance industry knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Writing skills

Education

SOA qualification / Associate or near Associate

Job description

SGV is the largest professional services firm in the Philippines. In everything we do, we nurture leaders and enable businesses for a better Philippines. This Purpose is our aspirational reason for being that ignites positive change and inclusive growth.

Our multidisciplinary teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, tax, strategy and transactions, and consulting. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, we help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

At SGV, we develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

Our Actuarial services focus on providing expert analysis and insights to help organizations manage risk and make informed decisions. We collaborate with clients to assess their financial exposure, develop robust models, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. By leveraging advanced statistical techniques and industry knowledge, we help businesses navigate complex risk landscapes and optimize their insurance and pension strategies. Our tailored solutions empower organizations to understand their risk profiles and enhance their financial resilience in an ever-evolving market.

As a Manager of the Actuarial Services Unit (ASU), you will be leading SGV/EY PH services in the market through business development, project planning, and high-quality project execution. Moreover, as a Manager you will be involved in studying and proving guidance on different standards and policies pertaining to finance and actuarial. Also, as a Manager, you will be spearheading the setting up and analysis of calculations relating to clients’ businesses.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leads and manages teams for consulting and insurance and retirement liability audit engagements.
• Engages in the implementation of IFRS 17: Insurance Contracts
• Reviews actuarial assumptions and methodologies, according to applicable regulatory frameworks (e.g., Insurance Commission, IFRS), to check reasonableness of insurance and retirement liabilities, data appropriateness and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Provides recommendations to clients regarding their actuarial assumptions and methodologies.
• Provides actuarial audit support to audit teams, both locally and within the Asia-Pacific region
• Provides actuarial support, insurance, and retirement, for due diligence projects.
• Provides technical actuarial guidance to the Team.

You will be leading projects relating to

• Implementation of IFRS17: Insurance Contracts for life and non-life insurance companies
• Review of actuarial liabilities/ reserves of life and non-life insurance companies
• Review of retirement liabilities of companies in various industries

To qualify for the role you must have

• Has experience in IFRS 17 implementation.
• Has extensive knowledge in the insurance industry
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Has good communication and writing skills
• SOA examination is required, Associate or near Associateship is preferred

What we offer

At SGV, you can shape your future with confidence. We are committed to:

• Developing an extraordinary you – Gain access to world-class training, coaching, and hands-on experience that will build your skills, sharpen your expertise, and prepare you for leadership opportunities.
• Empowering an extraordinary you – Thrive in a flexible and supportive work environment that prioritizes wellbeing, embraces our values, and helps you achieve both professional success and personal fulfillment.
• Fueling an extraordinary you – Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where collaboration and innovation drive impactful work, and where you’re inspired and challenged by teams who bring out your best.

SyCip, Gorres, Velayo & Co. (“SGV”) is a general professional partnership duly organized and existing under Philippine laws. SGV is also a member firm of the global network of Ernst & Young (“EY”) firms, each of which is a separate and distinct legal entity. Please note that your application will be received and processed by SGV with understanding that you are applying with SGV. As part of the process through this Career Site, you may receive an automated e‑mail notification from an EY email address.

We will process your Personal Data in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and its implementing rules and regulations. You may access SGV’s Comprehensive Data Policy at https://www.sgv.ph/dpa for all Personal Data we may collect or receive from you.

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SGV & Co. is a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited. EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.