Posted:
9/1/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Finance & Banking
The opportunity
This role will work with various stakeholders including CEO, CFO, as well as Regional Office for financial reporting and forecasting, and driving company results.
Responsibilities
Lead the preparation of all actuarial financial reporting in compliance with local regulation, IFRS and Canadian standards and policies.
Ensure accuracy for Regulatory reports, Regional reports, and Audit reports.
Provide insightful forecasting of financial KPI, developing a deep understanding of the drivers of earnings, New Business Value (NBV) and other metrics. Report on quarterly financial results, with clear explanation of deviations from expected results to give confidence to Senior Management on the outlook.
Play an integral role in the annual Business Planning process.
Monitoring policyholder experience and drive management actions where necessary.
Drive business plan process from financial perspective and deliver within shareholder expectations.
Formulate reinsurance management strategy that is appropriate to the company's overall risk profile and financial condition.
Establish and ensure execution of governance process.
Supporting other departments in assessing initiatives and projects as and when required.
Participate actively in insurance industry discussions. Guide the industry to navigate regulation changes and development of the actuarial profession.
Manage a team of actuaries with a wide range of experience levels, driving high performance to optimize contribution to the objectives described above.
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
Professional designation as an Actuary (FSA or equivalent preferred), with demonstrated strong technical skills and expertise in application of life insurance actuarial concepts
15 years of experience in financial management of an insurance business, with deep understanding of the profit drivers of the business
Strong negotiating and influencing skills: work with and influence other groups on an ongoing basis, procure resource support, and manage cross functional initiatives
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 [email protected].
Working Arrangement
Website: http://www.manulife.com.hk/
Headquarter Location: Kowloon City, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Employee Count: 1001-5000
Year Founded: 1897
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Financial Services ⋅ Life Insurance ⋅ Retirement ⋅ Wealth Management