Description

The customer is the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products and services daily. We believe in the value of empowering our Actuarial Manager (Pricing) with the resources to enhance and achieve our business performance objectives for the future of our business, which is why we need you.

Position Responsibilities:

Supporting pricing management, internal pricing teams and the Pricing Officer in daily pricing strategy activities for all prospective new business and in force clients including high complexity pricing analytics, internal reporting and development / implementation / adoption of key strategic project initiatives.
Collaborate and consult with the internal & external members of the Sales teams along with other internal departments on pre-sale pricing exercises, repricing situations and client retention efforts across all retirement products.
Challenge the status quo and work with the team to develop new tools, process efficiencies and automated solutions to meet internal and external customer demands.
Represent the Underwriting team as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned projects and pricing related matters.
Be able to manipulate large and complex data sets and create and modify financial models, ideally leveraging advanced Excel VBA coding capabilities.
Support and advise internal customers’ need for information and data from pricing and financial models.
Act independently to develop, support and analyze key strategic pricing initiatives aimed at improving profitability, increasing revenue, risk management, competitiveness and growth through market, cost and profitability analysis.
Analyze financial and pricing information in relation to our overall business strategy to help determine any related financial risks to the organization.
Support leaders and the Pricing Officer with project and ad hoc analysis as required.
Manage relationships with Manulife Aes / CRMs / Internal partners
Mentor and training of existing and new hires as required
Back up support for manager/director
Ability to design and build models to aggregate data from multiple sources/formats, which in turn, drive automated internal and external reporting.

Required Qualifications:

Superior analytical, communication and written skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism and customer focus.
Minimum 5+ years of experience within the financial services industry.
Preferred experience within the retirement industry with a focus on defined contribution and/or defined benefit plans.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics or business-related field.
Experience with financial reporting, pricing, underwriting or risk analysis, and marketplace analytics.
Expert knowledge and thorough experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access alongside proven experience with Excel Macros or VBA coding would be an asset
Proven big picture thinking and have the desire to drive change that will positively impact business growth and profitability.
Proactive strategic thinking and willingness to innovate and question the status quo
Proven organizational, time management and prioritization skills to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Be adaptable and open to change and take a leadership role in driving that change independently.
Manage adhoc project work with ability to see to completion with little or no supervision
Exceptional work ethic, accountability, team first mentality, positive attitude and eagerness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across all levels of departments within the organization.
Understand the pricing models and be able to advise / assist on improvements or adjustments for complex scenarios

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.

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 recruitment@manulife.com.

Working Arrangement

Hybrid