The Lead, Actuarial Development Programs will play a key role supporting the MBPS Actuarial Leadership team with responsibility for driving initiatives that enhance the development and success of our junior actuarial staff. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the careers of emerging actuarial professionals while gaining exposure to senior actuarial leadership and contributing directly to the growth of one of the largest actuarial teams in the region. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to work collaboratively with cross functional stakeholders at different levels, manage competing priorities, and foster a high performing culture.

Position Responsibilities: 

Actuarial Academy, Preparatory Program, and Internships:

• Act as the hiring manager and mentor for successful candidates of the MBPS Actuarial Academy, Preparatory Program, and Internship Program
• Lead the hiring manager interview and candidate selection process for entry level hires on behalf of the business
• Liaise with Talent Acquisition to coordinate the participation of the Actuarial function at campus events

Actuarial New Hire Training Committee:

• Oversee centralized actuarial trainings and program orientation
• Encouraged to introduce innovative approaches and topics to training and development, leveraging technology and industry best practices
• Collaborate with functional leaders to align development programs with business objectives and evolving skill requirements
• Focus on building community & accelerating the technical development of actuarial students

Actuarial Training Program:

• Support the Head of Actuarial Services in updating the Actuarial Training Program Manual while keeping track of Member exam progress and ongoing eligibility
• Coordinate Semi-annual Actuarial Rotations by working with Program members and Actuarial leadership to manage the collection of rotation preferences, role selection, communication of results, and transition planning

ASP / SOA Events: Liaise with L&D and TA partners to coordinate participation of the Actuarial function for industry events

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years relevant experience in actuarial and/or program management roles
• Demonstrated leadership experience leading projects, small teams, or mentoring junior staff
• Comfortable with cross-functional communication, collaboration, and engaging stakeholders up to the management level
• Progress towards, or completion of, an internationally recognized actuarial certification preferred
• Amenable to work UP Ayala Technohub (Quezon City)
• Amenable to work on a hybrid set-up (3x a week onsite)

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 [email protected].

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