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Working Arrangement

Hybrid

Job Description

The opportunity

We are actively seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our dynamic Actuarial team through our Specialist Actuarial Track Program. As an Actuarial Analyst, you will undergo a comprehensive two-rotation experience, which includes an international stint in one of our offices overseas, engaging with diverse aspects of actuarial work within the Actuarial Team.

Local Experience

During each rotation, the incumbent will be exposed to a variety of key responsibilities, including:

• Basic Valuation Processes and Controls: Gain hands-on experience in conducting basic valuation processes and implementing controls for reserves and capital.

• Assumption Setting and Monitoring : Participate in assumption setting processes and actively monitor experience studies to contribute to accurate financial assessments.

• Embedded Value and Business Planning: Learn to evaluate embedded value and contribute to strategic business planning initiatives.

• Par Fund Management : Engage in par fund management, understanding the intricacies of fund operations and optimizing performance.

• Involvement in Special Projects : Contribute to special projects within the Par, Reinsurance Management, and Actuarial Business Management teams, gaining exposure to diverse challenges.

• Actuarial Business Management : Understand and actively participate in the operational aspects of Actuarial Business Management

International Work Experience

The incumbent will have the exceptional opportunity to embark on an international rotation within Manulife, spanning a duration of 3-6 months through functions such as Finance, Modeling, Pricing, Product Development, Risk Management or Investments. This exposure-broadening attachment is designed to significantly enhance your actuarial career development,

What we are looking for?

• Singaporean only, graduated within the last two years from a recognized institution with a bachelor degree in Actuarial Science.

• Demonstrated commitment to pursuing actuarial qualifications by passing relevant actuarial exams by making good progress toward achieving credentials from professional actuarial organizations, such as the Society of Actuaries (SOA) or the Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess and manage risk effectively. Experience with programming languages like R or Python and proficiency in data analysis tools is often beneficial.

• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills

• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment, adapt to changing circumstances, and demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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 group that helps people make their decisions easier and lives better. With our global headquarters in Toronto, Canada, we operate as Manulife across our offices in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States. We provide financial advice, insurance, and wealth and asset management solutions for individuals, groups and institutions. At the end of 2022, we had more than 40,000 employees, over 116,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 34 million customers. At the end of 2022, we had $1.3 trillion (US$1.0 trillion) in assets under management and administration, including total invested assets of $0.4 trillion (US $0.3 trillion), and segregated funds net assets of $0.3 trillion (US$0.3 trillion). We trade as ‘MFC’ on the Toronto, New York, and the Philippine stock exchanges, and under ‘945’ in Hong Kong.

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 .