Sr. Lead Health Actuary Consultant

Job :
Mercer

Location:

Denver, Colorado, United States of America | Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America | San Francisco, California, United States of America | Portland, Oregon, United States of America | Houston, Texas, United States of America | Los Angeles, California, United States of America | Seattle, Washington, United States of America | Irvine, California, United States of America | Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America | Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America | Tampa, Florida, United States of America | Morristown, New Jersey, United States of America | Chicago, Illinois, United States of America | Dallas, Texas, United States of America | Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Employment type:

Regular Category:
Actuarial & Underwriting Industry: Real Estate Posted:

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our Actuarial and Financial Consulting team, part of our People and Investments business s role will be based in any of our US office locations. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Senior Lead Health Actuarial Consultant
, you will manage client projects focused on employers’ health benefits strategies, including financial projections, plan design optimization, and renewal negotiations. You will also serve as a primary financial contact for clients while providing direction to analysts and associates.

We will count on you to:

• Lead routine client engagements, managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, business placement, benchmarking, and other projects related to underwriting health and welfare insurance.

• Review data analyses conducted by junior staff to ensure actuarial accuracy, proper use of models, and support their professional development.

• Perform and review complex analyses and cost projections using tools like Excel, SAS, and other software, with potential specialization in healthcare-related insurance areas.

• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.

• Draft and review client reports and presentations to summarize findings, recommend strategies, and propose solutions or plan designs.

• Handle day-to-day client interactions, resolve project-related questions, and guide junior team members in client management.

• Assist senior team members in business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities and supporting responses to proposals.

• Contribute to the development of intellectual capital and expand knowledge of health insurance actuarial services and products.

What you need to have:

• BA/BS degree in actuarial science, math, statistics, finance, economics, or a related field required.

• Minimum 10+ years’ experience working in an actuarial field, with health and benefits consulting experience

• Proven progress to obtaining your ASA designation

• Client facing experience

• Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office—Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience in health benefits actuarial consulting.

• ASA credentialed

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Application will posted through October 1.

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The applicable base salary range for this role is $117,000 to $175,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on…