Sunlife
Chief Actuary, Philippines
Philippines · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerSunlife
- LocationPhilippines
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Job Description:
Job description (heading) / Description du poste (titre)
Develops strategic direction for actuarial operations covering the following areas in support of the company’s overall business plan and long-term strategy:
Actuarial valuation
Product pricing (review and support)
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Validation of actuarial assumptions (Actuarial Data Analytics and Experience Studies)
Dividend setting (Par management)
Capital Management (ex. LICAT, local solvency, Financial Condition Reporting)
Reinsurance
Financial projections and analyses (ex. Drivers of Earnings, Earnings at Risk, VNB)
Preparation of financial reports relating to actuarial matters
Regulatory reporting for all product lines
Represents SLF before regulatory bodies, industry and professional organizations relating to actuarial matters
Career development, engagement and performance management of actuarial staff
Preferred skills (heading) / Compétences particulières (titre)
- Expert knowledge of generally accepted actuarial standards and practices
- Expert knowledge of the insurance industry in the Philippines
- Expert knowledge of insurance and investment products offered in the Philippines
- Strong strategic development skills
- Strong sense of integrity and maintain high standards of risk management all the time
- Excellent management and leadership skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively present recommendations to senior management
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to lead a team independently
- Demonstrate a strong sense of accountability and ownership with minimum supervision
- Strong team player to ensure collaborative/constructive relationships with all functions across the organization.
Qualifications (heading) / Compétences (titre)
- College degree in Mathematics or Statistics
- A fellow of the Actuarial Society of the Philippines
- Prerequisite management training or at least five (5) years of experience managing people.
- Minimum 10 years of prior working experience in the insurance industry, including experience related to several actuarial functions.
Responsibilities (heading) / Responsabilités (titre)
- Strategic: Develops strategic direction for actuarial operations.
Functional/ Business: Ensures efficient execution of actuarial functions. Support business objectives and delivery of Financial KPIs.
Governance/Oversight/ Risk Management: Ensure Robust Actuarial Control Environment
Committees: Actively participates and presents, as needed, matters related to actuarial in the following: Product Steering Committee, ALM Committee, Risk Committee
Talent Development: Ensure support in the development of the team members, with focus on professional growth, high performance, wellness and engagement.
Job Category:
Actuarial
Posting End Date:
30/12/2026
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