The opportunity

The Actuarial Manager is an individual contributor and will be working on Canadian IFRS and IFRS17 reporting deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management Responsible for the actuarial aspects of the 2 financial reporting bases of CGAAP and local basis
• Provide and communicate of earnings analysis and estimates and identify trends and business issues to highlight to Senior Management
• Provide financial advice with financial projection and stress test for business planning
• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting
• Provide financial analysis and advice to business to support growth of distribution channels and other business initiatives.

How will you create impact

The role will be reporting to Head of IFRS team.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

• University degree- Mathematics, Business or Finance preferred. 4+ years of Actuarial related experience (including Pricing, Valuation reporting, Plan, etc.)
• Strong communicator in English including ability to translate complex technical issues into fundamental concepts
• In good progress to become Fellow of an internationally recognized actuarial society i.e. FSA, FCIA, FIAA, FIA
• Highly developed business acumen, and pragmatic approach to solving problems and implementing solutions.
• Highly effective influencing skills
• Strong relationship building skills to build effective working relationships with divisional and Group leaders
• Creative problem solving and the ability to motivate others to implement new pricing solutions
• Well-versed in actuarial modelling preferably AXIS model.

What can we offer you?

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Our commitment to you

• Values-first culture
  We lead with our Values every day and bring them to life together.
• Boundless opportunity
  We create opportunities to learn and grow at every stage of your career.
• Continuous innovation
  We invite you to help redefine the future of financial services.
• Delivering the promise of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives.
• Championing Corporate Citizenship
  We build a business that benefits all stakeholders and has a positive social and environmental impact.

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.