Actuarial Intern

Are you looking for a supportive and collaborative workplace with great benefits and clear career development? You’ve come to the right place. 

Why intern at Manulife? 

• Build a professional network as a student and get a head start on your career 
• Receive hands-on mentorship, industry-specific learning opportunities, and access to exciting industry events 
• Fasttrack your professional development under the guidance of Manulife’s culture and core values 
• Develop technical expertise and business acumen 
• Work with talented and dedicated professionals in a supportive learning environment.

Job Description: 

The MBPS Actuarial Internship Program is a development program that offers high-potential university students the opportunity to gain practical experience and knowledge on the different actuarial concepts as they’re exposed to the different roles and responsibilities of an Actuarial Assistant in MBPS.  
 
The program aims to develop the actuarial skills of university students who aspire to become the actuaries of tomorrow and give them opportunity to prepare for and be exposed in the actuarial field in a corporate environment. We’re looking for determined Actuarial interns that can commit to self-development, accountability, and responsibility. 
 
Ready to jumpstart your career? Learn more about the opening below! 

Sample tasks you may encounter: 

• Develop and test liability and asset actuarial models using GGY AXIS or other software 
• Maintain and run valuation models for monthly/quarterly reserve calculation and financial reporting 
• Complete mortality, lapse, and other experience studies for various Manulife businesses 
• Analyze reserves, capital and risk calculations and provide commentary on results to management 
• Support pricing initiatives through development of models/tools to be used for product profitability and viability analyses 

Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Statistics 
• Basic knowledge in various actuarial concepts and their application to life insurance (e.g., probability, interest theory, life contingencies) 
• Demonstrates strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills 
• Ability to communicate output clearly and concisely—both verbally and in writing 
• Strong interpersonal skills 
• Familiarity with database software and Microsoft Excel 
• Driven to attain designation in any recognized actuarial organization (e.g., SoA, ASP) 
• Amenability to working fully on-site from Mondays to Friday at UP Techno Hub, Quezon City 

NOTE: This opening is for initial pooling. Actual roles and responsibilities may change from what's written. You may discuss the details of your internship further during your interview.

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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.

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