Oliver Wyman Actuarial - M&A Consulting Actuary - US P&C

Job Details

Remote type
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Hybrid/Remote

Locations
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Flexible, but preferably in Northeast US/Canada (e.g., New York, Montreal)

Time type
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Full time

Oliver Wyman is seeking an ambitious actuary to join the US P&C Practice as a Consulting Actuary on the mergers and acquisitions ("M&A") team. The role involves due diligence and analytical support for reinsurance and acquisition processes both in the US and globally, supporting clients in insurance, reinsurance, asset management, private equity, investment banks, law firms, and regulators.

• Execute actuarial due diligence projects for M&A and reinsurance transactions, including review of actuarial reports, data and models to assess adequacy of target reserve estimates, loss ratio projections, pricing & underwriting practices, etc.
• Quantify downside risk associated with potential transactions using stochastic models.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis on exposure/loss data to uncover business shifts; decompose complex datasets into narratives and recommendations.
• Develop executive level management reports, including data visualizations.
• Present findings to senior management and C‑suite executives.
• Develop network of contacts throughout the industry via participation in deals, conferences, and events.
• Participate in client sales meetings and proposal development.
• Work in partnership with management consulting and actuarial practices in the U.S. and globally.

• BA/BS degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance or related field.
• 3+ years of professional actuarial experience in consulting or insurance.
• FCAS credential required.
• Broad exposure to P&C insurance in pricing, reserving, data & analytics, or risk management; subject matter expertise in at least one area, preferably across multiple lines.
• Ability to lead and manage projects, including effective delegation and client solution development.
• Proficiency in open‑source programming languages such as Python or R.
• Ability to deliver against tight deadlines in fast‑paced environments.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Evidence of intellectual curiosity and strategic, creative thinking.
• Self‑motivated, entrepreneurial attitude, and willingness for long hours.
• Strong communication skills.
• Prior M&A experience preferred but not required.

Oliver Wyman offers a performance‑based pay program, year‑end bonuses based on personal and corporate performance, and a comprehensive benefits package. See US Benefits | Marsh McLennan for more details.

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