Healthcare Financial​/Actuarial Senior Associate

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• Develop knowledge of varying client complexity by working across different client profiles and roles, including leading clients’ financial/actuarial engagements for a portfolio of small clients or managing FAA resources to coordinate effective and efficient delivery of more complex client deliverables
• Demonstrate an advanced/expert knowledge in all aspects of employee benefit plan design, underwriting and funding concepts and H&B tools
• Serve as a key member on multiple employer client teams providing financial analyses, outputs and client deliverables across a region
• Provide direction on benefit plan analysis, design, cost avoidance, risk and funding strategies
• Review technical & consulting accuracy on client projects, including developing pricing and employee contribution strategies, modelling plan design alternatives and calculating reserves
• Communicate complex financial/actuarial/analytic results to effectively drive client action
• Partner with Global Delivery Centers and Client Service teams to deliver superior project management
• Build strong relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross‑functional teams

• 5+ years’ experience in professional services, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting/actuarial function of an insurance company
• Advanced knowledge of health and welfare products & services
• Experience with big data analytic techniques preferred
• Advanced knowledge of underwriting and funding concepts
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
• Desire and ability to expand relationships with clients
• Proven ability to identify and resolve issues with limited information and experience
• Polished and well‑developed written and verbal communication skills
• Self‑starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
• Ability to direct work of more junior colleagues and provide feedback
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and Power Point
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
• Relevant financial experience and/or university degree
• Progress towards completion of health actuarial designation or CEBS designation (optional)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

Base salary range: $90,000.00 – $ USD per year. Eligible for an annual short‑term incentive bonus.

• Health and Welfare Benefits:
  Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identity Theft Protection, Well‑being Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits:
  Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
• Retirement Benefits:
  Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k)

Note:

Employment‑based non‑immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a “hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in‑person and in‑office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one‑size‑fits‑all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location‑based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.