Chief Actuary

1 week ago

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Manulife Full time

This role will work with various stakeholders including CEO, CFO, as well as Regional Office for financial reporting and forecasting, and driving company results.

Position 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.

Required Qualifications:

  • Professional designation as an Actuary (FSA or equivalent preferred), with demonstrated strong technical skills and expertise in application of life insurance actuarial concepts

  • Strong negotiating and influencing skills: work with and influence other groups on an ongoing basis, procure resource support, and manage cross functional initiatives

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 15 years of experience in financial management of an insurance business, with deep understanding of the profit drivers of the business

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

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

Working Arrangement

Hybrid

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