The opportunity
The Asia Valuation Shared Services Center (VSSC) is a centralized team with team members located across Asia Division servicing Asia BUs. The VSSC is responsible for providing timely and accurate liability system solutions and analytics to the Asia Business Units. These services include the execution, assembly, and initial analysis of all IFRS and local reserves, sensitivities, and capital calculations, as well as the maintenance of associated valuation models and procedures.
With the IFRS 17 reporting basis effective on year 2023 and adopt globally, the Asia VSSC is also responsible for the end to end reporting process for IFRS 17 basis, with quarterly IFRS 17 results to fulfill audit requirements and also implements prioritized items for IFRS 17 Actuarial system development to ensure quality results will be delivered.
The role supports the Head of Valuation Production & Reporting Process, Asia and Asia Country Lead in production deliverables, model output and downstream reports analysis support.
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.Responsibilities
Support Actuarial model change and report analysis. Provide advice on modeling approach and insights on the efficiency.Provide advice on results validation on developed IFRS 17 solution focusing on accuracy and efficiencyConsolidate, analyze and explain the financial and data analysis results to the mangerProvide training to junior staff on modeling skills, reporting knowledge, coaching and review their deliverablesProvide documentation and training to other team members on the subject mattersProvide ad-hoc support to the team as resource pools if neededWhat we are looking for
Internationally recognized Actuarial designation such as ASA/FSA/FCIA (or good progress on actuarial exams), and more than 4 years’ of Actuarial experience.
Preferable of having managerial experience.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with demonstrated ability to work with complex financial issues and concepts.
Strong communication skill, both written and oral. Able to translate technical reporting and audit requirements into common terminology
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Proactive attitude and good team player.
What can we offer you?
Our commitment to you
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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
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Working Arrangement
Hybrid