head of Actuarial services, mbpsManulife (International) Limited - Selen Chan

Are you looking for unlimited opportunities to develop and succeed? With work that challenges and makes a difference, within a flexible and supportive environment, we can help our customers achieve their dreams and aspirations. Job Description Role a Are you looking for unlimited opportunities to develop and succeed? With work that challenges and makes a difference, within a flexible and supportive environment, we can help our customers achieve their dreams and aspirations. Job Description Role and Responsibilities Provide leadership and vision to the Actuarial organization through the development and execution of the long term Global Business Services (GBS) strategy and target operating model for actuarial services. Act as a business consultant to stakeholders across segments in articulating the value proposition of the Actuarial GBS to new and existing business partners and overseeing the transition of new services to Manulife Business Processing Services (MBPS). Establish annual business plans which include the setting of strategic priorities and annual budget and spend Ensure the function complies with internal and external policies through regular updates of service level agreements and strong risk management practices As a member of the MBPS Senior Leadership Team, support broader GBS initiatives through contributions on various strategic working groups and steering committees Chair and facilitate regular governance meetings with business partners, including executive stakeholders, to provide updates on MBPS team performance and progress on strategic initiatives. Lead and inspire the Actuarial Function of MBPS, which supports actuarial teams across multiple functions and segments. Monitor emerging trends and best practices in the industry and based on these and other key drivers, oversee the development of trend forecasts to be used for financial projections and rating purposes. Requirements Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics or statistics, At least 15 years of experience in the life insurance industry with deep understanding of insurance products and actuarial assumptions used to price products and value capital and future liability; Must have an FSA or FASP designation Strong leadership skills - you will be asked to build, engage and inspire your team to meet challenging business goals Exceptional collaborator and influencer with the ability to build constructive and effective relationships across a large organization. Experience in executing complex, business development initiatives and programs with multiple variables and senior stakeholders, preferably with direct exposure to global operations and/or financial services Strong communication skills and client service orientation to effectively work across multiple-geographies and manage various stakeholders Execution-oriented with strong focus to deliver targeted outcomes Demonstrated ability to create a compelling vision for the future and inspire commitment Ability to work in ambiguous environment and adapt to change while managing time and workload with aggressive timelines. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across cultures. Translates functional and business unit priorities into clear execution strategies and action plans Flexible on shift to meet business deadlines. If you are ready to unleash your potential, it's time to start your career with Manulife/John Hancock. About Manulife 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 Canada, Asia, 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 2019, we had more than 35,000 employees, over 98,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving almost 30 million customers. As of March 31, 2020, we had $1.2 trillion (US$0.8 trillion) in assets under management and administration, and in the previous 12 months we made $30.4 billion in payments to our customers. Our principal operations are in Asia, Canada and the United States where we have served customers for more than 155 years. 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. 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 and advancement and we administer all of our practices and programs based on qualification and performance and without discrimination on any protected ground. It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will consult with applicants contacted to participate at any stage of the recruitment process who request any accommodation. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Monster

Philippines
Permanent
Full-time