Manager, Valuation

This role presents a strategic opportunity for a seasoned actuary to lead and elevate the IFRS 17 Participating (Par) portfolio reporting and production processes. As a key contributor to the organization’s mission of delivering accurate, timely, and high‑quality financial insights, this position drives core valuation, reporting, and modernization initiatives that support strong governance and decision-making. The successful candidate will gain leadership exposure, ownership of critical actuarial processes, and the chance to shape methodologies and systems as the company advances its IFRS 17 capabilities. They will also deepen their expertise by acting as a subject matter expert, mentoring junior team members, and steering major transformation efforts such as the Actuarial Data Modernization project.

Position Responsibilities:

• Overall coordinator of Quarter End Production and UAT in IFRS17 team

• Oversees reporting of Participating portfolio in IFRS17 valuation

• Communicate with management on matters requiring their attention

• Provide guidance, review and training to juniors

• Refining and enhancing Par process and methodology related to IFRS17

• Being the reviewer and subject matter expert for Par new product modelling and reporting

• In charge of Par in Annual Basis Change and other annual reporting tasks

• Lead Par team to test and ensure smooth transition into Production, in Actuarial Data Modernization project and other initiatives to enhance IFRS17 process

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified Actuary from a recognized Actuarial examination body.

• 8 years or above of Actuarial working experience, with some experience in IFRS 17 is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Ability to manage and drive project completion within timeline.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with other departments and Group / Regional office.

• Strong ownership mindset.

• Working knowledge of AXIS will be an advantage 

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.

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