Total 15 quality assurance job vacancies in Science / R&D / Research category in Malaysia

Job Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Analyst to become part of the Accident & Health actuarial team. You will be part of a dynamic team primarily consisting of actuaries, contributing to Group Insurance business initiatives and overall business objectives.

The Job

· Responsible to design, build, implement and maintain a comprehensive up-to-date database that is consistent, well-defined and well-reconciled to be used by internal stakeholders such as Actuarial, Group Insurance Product & Pricing Management, and Finance. This shall be the aligned baseline to be used by all functions.

· To facilitate business planning and interpretation of monthly Group Insurance P&L through understanding of IFRS 17 and RBC P&L standards, and compilation of monthly relevant financials.

· To identify and implement process improvements for end-to-end Group Insurance business process to enhance efficiency and ensure robustness in quotation processes.

· Perform annual assumption setting exercise to review key quotation components such as pricing model, pricing approach, pricing process, data integrity and quality, risk rates, inflation, trending approach, group discount, and IBNR loading. This should cover both New Business and Renewal quotations.

· To participate in product revamp, new benefits enhancement, maintenance of quotation tools and premium calculators.

· Enhance monitoring infrastructure to track key performance metrics of group policies issued. To actively monitor actual experience of policies against pricing quotations to identify early actions that should be taken to enhance portfolio performance.

· Take part in ad-hoc group insurance projects when required.

· Provide technical support on other related matters, such as marketing, underwriting, claims management and system development.

· Takes accountability in considering business and regulatory compliance risks and takes appropriate steps to mitigate the risks.

· Maintains awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company.

· Highlights any potential concerns /risks and proactively shares best risk management practices.

Our Requirements

· Degree in Actuarial or relevant fields, and good progress in Actuarial examinations

· Excellent in statistical analysis, problem solving and communication skills

· Proficient in MS Excel and good knowledge of statistical packages and strong interest in programming (e.g SQL, VBA, SAS, Prophet)

· Familiar with RBC2, reinsurance structures, IFRS17, AS400 system data structure, and SAS programming will be an advantage

· Three years of relevant working experience

· High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork.

· Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes.

About Great Eastern

Established in 1908, Great Eastern places customers at the heart of everything we do. Our legacy extends beyond our products and services to our culture, which is defined by our core values and how we work. As champions of Integrity, Initiative and Involvement, our core values act as a compass, guiding and inspiring us to embrace the behaviours associated with each value, upholding our promise to our customers - to continue doing our best for them in a sustainable manner.

We work collaboratively with our stakeholders to look for candidates who exhibit or have the potential to embrace our core values and associated behaviours, as these are the key traits that we expect from our employees as they develop their careers with us.

We embrace inclusivity, giving all employees an equal opportunity to shine and play their role in exploring possibilities to deliver innovative insurance solutions.

Since 2018, Great Eastern has been a signatory to the United Nations (UN) Principles of Sustainable Insurance. Our sustainability approach around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations play a key role in every business decision we make. We are committed to being a sustainability-driven company to achieve a low-carbon economy by managing the environmental footprint of our operations and incorporating ESG considerations in our investment portfolios; improving people’s lives by actively helping customers live healthier, better and longer; and drive responsible business practices through material ESG risk management.

To all recruitment agencies: Great Eastern does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our email or our employees. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Job Description & Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative professional to join our team as a Bakery Research and Development Chef / Quality Assistant Manager. In this dual role, you will be responsible for driving innovation in our bakery products through research and development while ensuring the highest quality standards are maintained throughout the production process.

Responsibilities:

Research and Development:

• Lead the development of new bakery products, including breads, pastries, cakes, and other confections.
• Conduct market research to identify current trends and consumer preferences.
• Create and test new recipes, ensuring they meet quality, taste, and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to market.

Quality Management:

• Establish and enforce quality control procedures for all bakery products.
• Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, production processes, and finished goods to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Develop and implement quality assurance protocols to minimize defects and maintain consistency in product quality.
• Investigate and resolve any quality-related issues, working closely with production teams.

Operation Management:

• Oversee the daily operation, ensures the quality, standards, and meet the expectations of the customers.
• Ensures compliance to food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Responsible for hire, train Outlet Managers and their teams.
• Manpower planning and scheduling of work for outlet staff.

Qualification:

• At least 5 years relevant operational experience in F&B chains. Experience in R&D, operation and quality control.
• Relevant food hygiene officer and other certifications.
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Various working location:

Eastpoint Mall, AMK Hub, White Sands Mall, Jurong Point, Lau Pa Sat, Seng Kang Kopitiam Square, Causeway Point, Waterway Point Mall.

WP/Employment Pass is provided for outstanding candidate.

ob Summary:

This is an individual contributor role where the Assistant Actuarial Manager will report to the Director and be responsible for contributing Asset Liability Management (ALM) related expertise to financial risk management, financial reporting and analysis, and product development to maximize value for the company. The Assistant Manager will collaborate across the Singapore team, including working directly with the Chief Actuary and will also collaborate with colleagues in our Regional Office and across the globe. The role provides excellent exposure and career development opportunities for strong candidates. This is a unique opportunity to help the Singapore business grow its presence within the High Net Worth market space while managing its profitability and risk levels. We offer a competitive benefit package and actuarial exam support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Production of ALM related quarter end deliverables such as Explanation of Investment Results (EoIR) for Drivers of Earnings (DOE), Earnings at Risk (EaR), Capital at Risk (CaR) and other management reporting requirements
• Conduct robust analysis into company financials on ALM matters and collaborate with other ALM teams, Finance, Investment and Regional/Corporate Office to implement mitigation strategies such as hedging
• Provide technical support to the pricing team on ALM matters for new product initiatives as well as inforce management for existing products
• Lead drafting of investment Portfolio Policies and Parameter (PPP) for new products and reviewing PPP for existing products
• Collaborate with other employees to build and enhance processes to ensure efficient workflows and a strong control environment
• Conduct any ad-hoc risk quantification & analysis and contribute to mitigation strategies and alternatives.
• Additional duties as may be required from time to time by Senior Management.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Life Insurance industry
• Actuarial exam progression with a recognized international actuarial body, investment track is preferred (Eg: SOA QFI and IFoA SP5, SP6 and SA7)
• Experience with any valuation/capital framework is preferred (Eg: IFRS17, Economic Capital, RBC2, Solvency II)
• Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office is required
• Strong technical skills and problem-solving ability, able to work in a dynamic environment
• Strong cross team collaboration skills
• Experience with Moody’s AXIS or an alternative actuarial modelling software is preferred

We offer attractive salary, group life and group medical insurance; and excellent career development opportunities to the right candidate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Application forms and resume will be kept for a period of 24 months after completion of the recruitment process. (All information will be held in strict confidence and only be used for recruitment purpose).

Job Purpose

We are looking for an aspiring actuary to join our actuarial General Insurance (GI), Group, and Accident & Health (A&H) team. Reporting to the Head of GI and A&H Pricing, you will be leading a dynamic team of actuaries and assist the company in the managing of the GI, Group and A&H portfolio. This includes product pricing, product development, and monitoring of products. Provide actuarial support to actuarial valuation team, and General, Group and A&H businesses.

The Job

· Product pricing and data analysis, bydeveloping and enhancing in-house statistical capability, which includes:

- Design and develop pricing models that meet internal and regulatory requirement;

- Design and perform data analysis with the aim of providing actionable insights, as well as setting pricing assumptions;

- Periodic profitability study and experience analysis

- Assist in the financial management of the business, including reinsurance program review

- Support business units by generating relevant reports for monitoring and tracking purposes

· Collaborate with internal/ external stakeholders to price and develop GI, Group and A&H products. This includes:

- Collaborating with internal stakeholders on the design and pricing of the products; and

- Work closely with underwriters and claims managers to integrate new product features and improvement in processes into their day to day operational activities.

- Provide technical support on other related matters, such as marketing, underwriting, claims management and system development

· General Insurance regional involvement to provide pricing guidance and review support across entities

· Assisting the Company in driving the GI, Group and A&H business through experience and profitability analysis on various business lines.

· Play a leading role in actuarial pricing related projects, and supporting the business units in achieving their key performance indicators.

· Takes accountability in considering business and regulatory compliance risks and takes appropriate steps to mitigate the risks.

· Maintains awareness of industry trends on regulatory compliance, emerging threats and technologies in order to understand the risk and better safeguard the company.

· Highlights any potential concerns /risks and proactively shares best risk management practices.

Our Requirements

· Degree Holder in Actuarial or Statistics

· A qualified/ near qualified Actuary

· 6 years or above in relevant actuarial roles.

· Experience working closely with underwriting, claims and product developers.

· Experience in project management and presenting financials to management.

· In depth knowledge of GI, Group, A&H insurance products and actuarial practice.

· Excellent in statistical analysis, problem solving and communication skills

· Proficient in MS Excel

· Good knowledge of statistical packages and strong interest in programming (e.g. SAS, SQL, VBA, Prophet)

· Familiar with IP Shield, General Insurance products, reinsurance structures, AS400 system data structure, RBC2, IFRS17 and Prophet programming will be an advantage

· High level of integrity, takes accountability of work and good attitude over teamwork.

· Takes initiative to improve current state of things and adaptable to embrace new changes.

About Great Eastern

Established in 1908, Great Eastern places customers at the heart of everything we do. Our legacy extends beyond our products and services to our culture, which is defined by our core values and how we work. As champions of Integrity, Initiative and Involvement, our core values act as a compass, guiding and inspiring us to embrace the behaviours associated with each value, upholding our promise to our customers - to continue doing our best for them in a sustainable manner.

We work collaboratively with our stakeholders to look for candidates who exhibit or have the potential to embrace our core values and associated behaviours, as these are the key traits that we expect from our employees as they develop their careers with us.

We embrace inclusivity, giving all employees an equal opportunity to shine and play their role in exploring possibilities to deliver innovative insurance solutions.

Since 2018, Great Eastern has been a signatory to the United Nations (UN) Principles of Sustainable Insurance. Our sustainability approach around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations play a key role in every business decision we make. We are committed to being a sustainability-driven company to achieve a low-carbon economy by managing the environmental footprint of our operations and incorporating ESG considerations in our investment portfolios; improving people’s lives by actively helping customers live healthier, better and longer; and drive responsible business practices through material ESG risk management.

To all recruitment agencies: Great Eastern does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our email or our employees. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

As an Actuarial Analyst for our Model Assurance team, you will be working with a dedicated and close-knit team to deliver key model review initiatives.

In this role you will have the unique opportunity to make a change and become a champion for better data and modelling practices within TAL.  Working from a first-principles approach, you will be able to challenge existing methodologies and models (including Prophet) to allow for improvement in the ways of working and sustainable model development.

The role will have exposure to the breadth and depth of TAL’s comprehensive suite of products, and you will be able to extract new insights in collaboration with your team and external teams such as in the Product and Pricing area. As part of model review, you will be working with entire portfolios of businesses and as such your findings can produce high-level impactful results for TAL.

You will be presenting your findings to a range of key stakeholders in the business, from the model owners to the project sponsors at the general manager level.

You will be working in a highly collaborative environment with your team, providing mutual support, peer-reviewing and problem-solving together during the team’s project work.

In addition, you will provide support on other initiatives beyond model review depending on the business’ needs which can include within the data space.

Key Accountabilities:

• Enhance the internal risk mitigation framework of TAL through independent model and data reviews on actuarial and finance models
• Support the business on projects to enhance the data and model capabilities of TAL
• Report and present back to the business on key findings and insights
• Explore creative solutions to model quality management and control
• Maintain a balanced approach to risk and the application of risk management principles to all phases of conduct and implementation for project deliverables
• Develop and maintain excellent communications with team members, customers and stakeholders

Non-CA Pay Range (Annual):

At Infinera, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for equity grants, discretionary bonuses, or commission payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company’s incentive plans, the Company’s financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.

Infinera also offers paid leave, medical, 

dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), life, and disability insurance and to

eligible employees.

The R&D Quality Director role requires a unique blend of management and hands-on expertise, serving as a vital bridge between Quality and R&D. We are seeking a seasoned professional with over 20 years of industry experience, including substantial exposure to both software and hardware development. The successful candidate will lead a team of three quality managers, closely partnering with R&D to drive continuous improvements in product quality and processes. This pivotal role ensures that quality remains at the forefront of R&D efforts, fostering excellence across the entire organization.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Secure Quality in Products & R&D Programs

• Q target setting and monitoring
• Process tailoring to secure programs have optimum R&D processes in place and adequately supported and deployed
• Installation & execution of Program Quality Plans and use of metrics for monitoring and analysis of process performance
• Q-Gate readiness check; product quality reviews and audits to monitor and foster process adherence

Support R&D Process Management

• Support process management with subject matter expertise on international Q standards (e.g. TL, ISO) and best practices (e.g. left shifting)
• Support the development, assessment and implementation of key R&D product and process performance measures/metrics

Drive Continual Improvement

• Promote proactive key improvement quality practices
• Support product RCA analysis on field issues escalated to R&D
• Manage process improvement projects that are aligned with strategic goals
• Provide training as it relates to driving process improvements

Value add:

• Independent and neutral Q org to secure quality in products and R&D programs
• Seamless e2e Q workflow supported via Global Quality organization

KPIs:

• Customer-perceived KPIs (CFD, Outages…)
• Q KPIs (test execution rate, test pass rate, critical faults…)
• R&D KPIs (code coverage, defect density, code review effectiveness…)
• TL9K Metrics for certified Product Categories

Key interfaces:

• R&D / ProdM / Service Teams
• Global Q Community

Required Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in SW & HW Development
• Proven Q mgmt. approach with expertise on best in class Q practices & methods
• Experienced leadership re cross-functional / international teams
• Certified auditor
• ISO9K, TL9k, CMMI & Agile
• Jira, SFDC

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Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

This role will focus on the analysis of performance KPI.

Job Description:

(Par Savings & Investment Linked)

• Responsible for pricing of Par savings and Investment Linked products
• Carry out pricing framework & strategy, leading the negotiations with reinsurers, obtaining internal & regional product approval and complying with local regulatory product filing/ approval requirement.
• Apply actuarial technical knowledge in making actual business decisions.
• Support all queries pertaining to product features and designs.
• Support any ad-hoc projects that may arise.
• Continues to build knowledge of the organization, processes and customers.

Who we are looking for:

Competencies & Personal Traits

• Good technical, analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to work independently
• Good working knowledge of Prophet systems, hands-on experience on actuarial valuation data processing and management
• Self-motivated and outcome oriented
• Good communication skills
• Experience with Prophet model and ALS, data processing/conversion software e.g. SQL/DCS is preferred

Working Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in actuarial roles or positions

Professional Qualifications

• Good progress in actuarial examinations from a recognized professional actuarial body

Education

• Degree in Actuarial

Language

• English

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

This role will focus on the analysis of performance KPI.

Job Description:

(Par Savings & Investment Linked)

• Responsible for pricing of Par savings & Investment Linked products
• Carry out pricing framework & strategy, leading the negotiations with reinsurers, obtaining internal & regional product approval and complying with local regulatory product filing/approval requirement
• Apply actuarial technical knowledge in making actual business decisions
• Support all queries pertaining product features and designs
• Support any ad-hoc projects that may arise
• Continues to build knowledge of the organization, processes and customers

Who we are looking for:

Competencies & Personal Traits

• Good technical, analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to work independently
• Good working knowledge of Prophet systems, hands-on experience on actuarial valuation data processing and management
• Self-motivated and outcome oriented
• Good communication skills
• Experience with Prophet model and ALS, data processing/conversion software e.g. SQL/DCS is preferred

Working Experience

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in actuarial roles or positions

Professional Qualifications

• Qualified or nearly qualified actuary from a recognized professional actuarial body

Education

• Degree in Actuarial

Language

• English

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

We are looking for actuarial candidates who are passionate about financial reporting, in particular IFRS17 reporting.

Job Description:

• Provide feedback to the review of the regional and local technical interpretation of the standards;
• Review the business requirements according to the technical decisions for requirement of the standards;
• Provide actuarial support and feedback to solution design team and IT to improve the end-to-end ETL tools for better efficiency and analysis;
• Support the implementation of the changes to the end-to-end ETL tools, including development of data, model and IFRS17 reports;
• Participate in UAT for ETL tools, source system changes and sub-ledger system, including business validation of the IFRS17 reports;
• Ensure the end-to-end reporting process and control for Actuarial, including data preparation (set up of Prophet model, model points and assumptions) in an auditable manner for IFR17 reporting;
• Participate in the Business Planning process for IFRS17 financials;
• Collaborate with other local and regional teams in IFRS17 reporting;
• Analyse and explain IFRS17 results and support business initiative for result improvement;
• Perform reconciliation between IFRS17 basis and other reporting basis ;
• Support the audit on IFRS17 reporting ;
• Provide actuarial support to the Finance division initiative on reporting process re-engineering

Who we are looking for:

Competencies & Personal Traits

• Passionate about financial reporting
• Motivated and pro-active
• Detailed oriented and work independently
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Committed to excellence and always strive to deliver results with high standards
• Good understanding of insurance products
• Good working knowledge of Prophet systems and valuation data management program (such as SQL) is a plus

Working Experience

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in actuarial roles or positions

Professional Qualifications

• Qualified/partly-qualified actuary from a recognized professional actuarial body

Education

• Degree in Actuarial

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

This role will be highly focused on the development and governance of actuarial modelling for the actuarial teams in the Company

Job Description:

• Maintenance and development of the Prophet Deterministic and Stochastic models, as well as DCS and SQL.
• Collaborate with Pricing, Reporting teams and Regional counterparts to meet the department's modelling requirements.
• Be the subject matter expert across various actuarial disciplines and provide technical guidance, advice and support in modelling projects.
• Ensuring compliance with Internal and Group governance policies.
• Support Group-wide actuarial modelling initiatives
• Supporting the Appointed Actuary in the approval process for pricing, valuation modelling & methodology for new products.

Who we are looking for:

Competencies & Personal Traits

• Passionate about driving excellence in insurance analytics.
• Good communicator. Possess the ability to explain complex actuarial matters to layman in non-technical and succinct languages.
• Detailed oriented.
• Committed to excellence and always strive to deliver results with high standards
• Good working knowledge of Prophet systems, hands-on experience on actuarial valuation data processing and management
• Experience with ALS model is preferred
• Experience with any actuarial modelling platform (such as Prophet, RAFM and PathWise)

Working Experience

• 3 - 7 years of actuarial experience or any other analytical role

Professional Qualifications

• Actuarial qualification is preferred but not necessary

Education

• Degree in Actuarial, Mathematics, Statistics or Finance

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

Prudential’s purpose is to be partners for every life and protectors for every future. Our purpose encourages everything we do by creating a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our people, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and we support our people’s career ambitions. We pledge to make Prudential a place where you can Connect, Grow, and Succeed.

Job Profile Summary:

This role will focus on Participating Fund Management projects.

Job Description:

• Support the development of a new system to allow customer service team to self-service for Par Fund related customers’ queries
• Work closely with various stakeholders in providing actuarial technical support or solution for setup of the new system
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) for setup of the new system
• Assist in annual bonus declaration study and implementation
• Assist in request for revised benefit illustration escalated to Actuarial
• Assist in policy enquiries escalated to Actuarial
• Assist in documentation relating to Par and UL processes
• Assist in other ad hoc requests / projects relating to Par and UL business

Who we are looking for:

Competencies & Personal Traits

• Good technical, analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to work independently
• Experience with Microsoft Excel VBA is preferred

Working Experience

• 0 to 3 years in relevant fields of discipline

Professional Qualifications

• Good progress in actuarial exams

Education

• Degree or diploma in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Finance

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative professional to join our team as a Bakery Research and Development Chef / Quality Manager. In this dual role, you will be responsible for driving innovation in our bakery products through research and development while ensuring the highest quality standards are maintained throughout the production process.

Responsibilities:

Research and Development:

• Lead the development of new bakery products, including breads, pastries, cakes, and other confections.
• Conduct market research to identify current trends and consumer preferences.
• Create and test new recipes, ensuring they meet quality, taste, and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to market.

Quality Management:

• Establish and enforce quality control procedures for all bakery products.
• Conduct regular inspections of raw materials, production processes, and finished goods to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Develop and implement quality assurance protocols to minimize defects and maintain consistency in product quality.
• Investigate and resolve any quality-related issues, working closely with production teams.

Recipe Standardization:

• Standardize recipes for consistent product quality across all locations.
• Work with production teams to train staff on recipe execution and quality control measures.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Stay abreast of relevant food safety and quality regulations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to food production and labeling.

Cost Management:

• Work collaboratively with the procurement team to identify cost-effective ingredients without compromising quality.
• Optimize production processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Qualification:

• O level and above or a related field is preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in bakery research and development, with a proven track record of successful product launches.
• Previous experience in a quality management role within the bakery industry.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong culinary skills with a deep understanding of baking techniques and ingredient functionality.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and quality assurance protocols.

Flexible working location:

Eastpoint Mall, AMK Hub, White Sands Mall, Jurong Point, Lau Pa Sat, Seng Kang Kopitiam Square

The (Senior) Actuarial Manager will work closely with the Chief Actuary to complete actuarial work to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and maximize value for the company. This is a unique opportunity to help build the Singapore presence for a new market entrant, with a track record of success in Asia. This opportunity has excellent career development opportunities for strong candidates. We offer a competitive benefit package and actuarial exam support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actuarial modelling for local Singapore reserve and capital requirements in line with Sun Life & regulatory requirements.
• Production of actuarial reserve and capital calculations for required submissions to the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
• Actuarial modelling and analysis for any new product initiatives, especially as related to local Singapore requirements.
• Collaborate with other employees to build and enhance processes to ensure efficient workflows and a strong control environment.
• Conduct risk quantification and analysis and contribute to mitigation strategies and alternatives.
• Responsible for actuarial modelling related to business planning and financial planning and analysis to inform business decisions and facilitate strategic planning.
• Proactively support the successful establishment of the new entity as a key strategic initiative for Sun Life.
• Additional duties as may be required from time to time by Senior Management.

Job Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in Life Insurance industry, preferably with experience with Singapore statutory reporting experience
• Associate of the Singapore Actuarial Society (or equivalent)
• Fellow of the Singapore Actuarial Society (or equivalent) is preferred, but not required
• Knowledge of Singapore RBC 2 requirements is preferred
• Experience with Moody’s AXIS is preferred but not required
• Modelling experience and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and/or actuarial modelling software
• Strong technical skills and problem solving ability
• Strong cross team collaboration skills and ability to advance projects independently