Senior Annuities Manager: Strategy, Pricing & Risk; Hybrid

Oliver Wyman Actuarial – Annuities Manager / Senior Manager – Life

Remote type: Hybrid

Locations: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Hartford, NYC, Seattle

Time type: Full time

Oliver Wyman’s Actuarial Consulting Practice advises clients on risk management across healthcare, life and annuity, and property and casualty. The Life Actuarial Practice provides advanced actuarial services to help clients manage insurance risks using sophisticated modeling techniques.

Job Description

Seeking an experienced Annuities Manager with 5+ years in the annuity sector to lead product development, pricing strategy, regulatory compliance, hedging, and risk management. The role will drive growth in our annuities business and lead complex annuity-focused analyses.

• Lead complex annuity-focused analyses covering product development, rate setting, assumption benchmarking, hedging, and valuation.
• Own ongoing client communication, ensuring high satisfaction.
• Ensure technical accuracy and integrity in own work and that of junior staff.
• Produce executive level management reports and confidently present findings to senior leaders, clients, and executives.
• Build a strong industry network by demonstrating expertise and highlighting Oliver Wyman’s value.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.
• Foster a performance driven environment that encourages team members to challenge the status quo.
• Promote active knowledge sharing to support continuous learning and improvement.
• Support professional growth of junior staff by expanding their annuity expertise and consulting capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, or related field; advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., FSA, MAAA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with annuity products, hands-on pricing, product development, or in-force management.
• Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries credential preferred.
• Knowledge of annuity market landscape, key players, product development trends, and regulatory changes.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, effective in navigating complex problems.
• Proven team-leading ability with minimal oversight on multiple work streams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for engaging stakeholders and advocating initiatives.
• Organizational skill with focus on results and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of financial modeling systems or scripting languages such as Moody’s AXIS, Prophet, R, or Python valuable.

The base salary ranges from $100k to $195k, determined by experience, skills, location, and certifications. Position is eligible for performance-based incentives and a comprehensive benefits package. For more benefits information, visit the Oliver Wyman website.

Marsh is committed to a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. All employees are expected to work onsite with clients at least three days per week, with designated “anchor days” for team collaboration.

Marsh provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Contact rea for assistance.