Health Actuary - Manager

Health Actuary Manager

Mercer is looking for a Health Actuary Manager. This role is hybrid (in-office 3x per week) and available in Richmond, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Atlanta, Tampa, Louisville, Nashville, Hartford, or NYC.

• Manage client projects focusing on employer health benefits strategies, including financial projections, carrier selection, plan design optimization, IBNP valuations, benchmarking, well-being initiatives, and renewal negotiations.
• Create deliverables and provide direction to analysts and associates while serving as a primary financial client contact.
• Present deliverables to clients in partnership with senior team members.

• Excellent growth, mobility, and advancement opportunities.
• Networking opportunities with senior actuaries across the country.
• Option to support intellectual capital or business development.
• Support for actuarial designations, including paid study time, exam fee reimbursement, and salary increases upon passing.
• Participation in various business resource groups.

• Direct, coach, and guide professional actuarial analysts through valuation work, ensuring data accuracy and validity.
• Review analyses related to health and welfare insurance, contract brokering, and cost projections to ensure actuarial soundness.
• Perform and review complex quantitative analyses using Excel, SAS, and other software.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommending client strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior staff.

• BA/BS degree in actuarial science, math, statistics, finance, economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an actuarial field.
• Demonstrated ability to pass Society of Actuaries credentialing exams.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proven managerial experience.
• Ability to work in teams and manage tight deadlines.

• ASA/FSA credential.
• Consulting experience.
• Excellent project management and multitasking skills.

The base salary range is $93,500 to $187,000, determined by experience, skills, location, and certifications. This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives and includes a competitive total rewards package with health benefits, 401K, and tuition assistance.

• Marsh is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment.