Pricing Director - New Business Strategy & Planning

About the role

Manulife is looking for a Director of Pricing Strategic Analysis in Tokyo. You will lead a high-impact team that delivers insights influencing decisions at the highest levels, including the CEO, CFO, CPO and CDO. The role oversees actuarial and financial analyses that guide pricing strategy, including rate setting and new business value.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the team in setting crediting rates and conducting new business profitability analyses
• Enhance and streamline related processes
• Deliver financial and competitive insights supporting product strategy and innovation
• Prepare and present findings to senior leadership, influencing strategic direction
• Support forecasting of New Business Value
• Ensure strong governance, accuracy and analytical rigor across pricing initiatives

Required profile

• 10+ years in actuarial roles within life insurance, with strong pricing and new business valuation expertise
• Associateship or Fellowship of a major actuarial body preferred
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and numerical capability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to independently lead pricing initiatives and validate complex cash flows
• Strong attention to detail and collaborative mindset

Required skills

• Actuarial software (GGY AXIS preferred)
• Strong understanding of NBV reporting, IFRS 17 and ESR frameworks, and product mechanics