Total 2 Commodity Manager job vacancies in Science / R&D / Research category in The United States of America

The opportunity

Participating Fund management team, residing in Actuarial Department, is accountable for the governance of Participating Fund (Par Fund); ensuring Par Fund’s sustainability as well as the its regulatory compliance. Stakeholders including senior management, risk managers, product managers, investment managers and distributions.

This position focus in executing the process-driven tasks the team; assisting the managers to deliver Par Fund-related report/monitoring with accuracy, consistency and in timely manner; ensure providing Senior Management with correct and useful information on Par Fund-related matters. This position is instrumental in pushing forward various initiatives to address current capability limitations of the Actuarial Department in view to transform our way of work while improving the work quality.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring Par Fund’s surplus on quarterly basis or on request basis
• Maintain and continually update the Par Fund governance Framework.
• Assist in annual dividend recommendation exercise.
• Work closely with third parties, pricing and customer service colleagues to handle customers’ Par-fund related queries.
• Work closely with third parties, internal/external consultants, internal/external auditors, regulators ensuring adherence to Par Fund Management group guidelines and statutory regulations.
• Drive various actuarial projects in line with the department’s strategy in collaborating effectively with relevant stakeholders.
• Challenge status quo and identify automation opportunities to transform valuation process.
• Work closely with other actuarial teams to push forward process improvement initiatives.
• Stay updated on automation/programable technologies to identify adoption opportunities.

How will you create impact?

To provide Senior Management with insightful information and facilitate Management's decision on product&investment strategy, on portfolio management and governance.

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit.
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile approach and enable business outcomes.
• You thrive in teams and enjoy getting things done together.
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters.
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up.
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone.

What we are looking for

• University degree in Actuarial Science
• Good progress in actuarial exams
• At least 6-8 years of experience in actuarial field. Experience in Par Fund Management /Deep knowledge about Par products is required.
• Experience across reporting, pricing preferred.
• Interested in driving changes with solution-seeking mind-set.
• Knowledge of local valuation regulation is a must.
• Attention to details.
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to work collaboratively with other colleagues with different background across the organization.
• Good communication skill is desirable.

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.

The Opportunity

The customer is the focus of everything we do, and millions of end users rely on our products daily. We believe in the value of empowering the staff with the resources to tackle critical problems for the future of our business, which is why we need you.

Manulife Actuarial team is looking for a Manager/ Assistant Manager, Actuarial, who is obsessed with delivering value, is forward-thinking, and excited to contribute the success to the team. We are looking for a dynamic individual, who has an independent mindset and the drive to succeed

What motivates you?

• You obsess about customers, listen, engage and act for their benefit
• You think big, with curiosity to discover ways to use your agile mindset and enable business outcomes
• You thrive in teams, and enjoy getting things done together
• You take ownership and build solutions, focusing on what matters
• You do what is right, work with integrity and speak up
• You share your humanity, helping us build a diverse and inclusive work environment for everyone

We are looking for someone to support:

• RBC2- related implementation including the RBC 2 capital projection model, Matching Adjustment portfolio testing and analyses, coordinate with Investments for interest rate swap, internal credit rating system initiatives, and other capital-related initiatives.
• Other key areas, e.g., ORSA, industry wide stress tests, Dynamic Capital Adequacy Testing (DCAT), local capital plan to support the business plan team, SAA review and determination, and new product pricing support in terms of the capital testing.
• UL/IUL Crediting rate and Hedging Efficiency monitoring.

Nice to Haves:

• Good progress of actuarial exams.
• At least 5 years of working experience.
• Knowledge of Singapore market and regulations.
• Knowledge of AXIS software is preferable.
• Good knowledge in MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point).
• Team player oriented as well as can follow-up tasks independently.
• Good Analytical skill and critical thinking

Our commitment to you

• Our mission; to be a part of making Decisions Easier and Lives Better
• A leadership team dedicated to your growth and success
• A bold ambition and set of goals to be a leader in driving transformation in our industry
• Our best. Every day.