Associate Actuary, Reporting, Process and Change

This role offers the opportunity to lead and innovate within Manulife’s Group Finance Actuarial (GFA) area, specifically in the Reporting, Process, and Change (RPC) team. You will contribute to our mission by designing and implementing automated actuarial reporting processes that adhere to IFRS17 standards, collaborating with various functions to support financial reporting and business growth objectives. In this position, you’ll gain diverse experience in actuarial reporting, work on ad-hoc projects, and engage with professionals across the company.

Position Responsibilities:

- Design and implement automated technology-based solutions to meet financial reporting requirements for each business unit.

- Prepare technical documentation in tandem with application development.

- Support Moody’s AXIS and Risk Integrity (RI) upgrades and test implications for automated valuation reporting processes.

- Maintain and update Reserve Movement Analysis (RMA) driver files and RI driver files.

- Support the IFRS17 system Qlik DOE project and maintain corresponding driver files.

- Provide expert support and resolve issues during both testing phases and urgent quarter-end reporting periods.

- Create procedural documentation and provide training to end-users and other key stakeholders.

- Establish close and collaborative partnerships with other teams, sharing expertise and learnings throughout development, testing, and maintenance phases.

Required Qualifications:

- Actuarial designation (FSA / FCIA) with 7 years of work experience in the life insurance industry.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong technical skills, including programming or scripting experience, with knowledge of Qlik/Power BI/AXIS being an asset.

- Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of presenting technical issues to senior management.

- Knowledge of IFRS 17 financial reporting requirements.

- Knowledge of actuarial systems and reporting processes.

- Detail-oriented with a Think Big mindset.

- Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams, building relationships and influencing others.

- Ability to navigate through ambiguity and manage complex tasks to deliver timely results.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with Qlik, Power BI, or AXIS.

- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence others.

- Ability to manage complex tasks and deliver timely results.

- Detail-oriented in conjunction with a Think Big mindset.

- Ability to navigate through ambiguity.

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.

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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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Salary range is expected to be between

If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact recruitment@manulife.com for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence. If you are applying for this role in the U.S., please contact recruitment@manulife.com for more information about U.S.-specific paid time off provisions.