Health Actuary - Analyst III

Mercer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,500 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Tuition assistance

401K savings

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Mercer is looking for a Health Actuary - Analyst III to manage client projects focusing on health benefits strategies. The role involves analytical and project management skills, as well as the ability to create deliverables and direct junior analysts.

Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience, a degree in actuarial science or related fields, and strong communication skills. The compensation range is $73,500 to $147,000 with added benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant work experience in consulting, insurance, finance, human resources, or accounting.
• Two or more actuarial exams passed preferred.
• Experience presenting technical concepts to a non‑technical audience.

Responsibilities

• Manage client projects focusing on employers’ health benefits strategies.
• Create client deliverables and direct junior analysts.
• Serve as a financial client contact and present deliverables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

BA/BS degree in actuarial science, math, finance, economics, or related field

Job description

At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We’re in the business of creating exciting and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees—whether we’re designing affordable health plans, securing finances for retirement or aligning employees with workforce strategy.

We are seeking a Health Actuary - Analyst III which can be located at one of the following Mercer office locations: Richmond, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Tampa, Hartford, Louisville, Nashville, or New York City.

What can you expect?

• The Health & Benefits (H&B) actuarial consulting analyst is responsible for managing client projects that focus on employers’ health benefits strategies, including financial projections, carrier selection, plan design optimization, employee contribution setting, IBNP valuations, benchmarking, well‑being initiatives, and renewal negotiations.
• The actuarial consulting analyst will create client deliverables, provide direction to junior analysts, serve as a financial client contact, and present deliverables to clients in partnership with senior members of client teams.

What’s in it for you?

• We are the global leader in the human resources consulting.
• As part of Mercer, we offer top‑notch benefits: multiple medical, dental, and vision plans with choices to fit all needs and budgets—benefits coverage starting Day 1.
• In addition, Mercer provides other benefits and discounts on products and services.

What you need to have:

• 2-5 years of relevant work experience in consulting, insurance, finance, human resources, or accounting.
• BA/BS degree in actuarial science, math, finance, economics, or related field.
• Two or more actuarial exams passed preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills—experience in data analysis or financial modeling.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven project management skills and creative problem‑solving abilities.

What makes you stand out:

• Work experience in actuarial consulting, especially within healthcare.
• One or two exams away from earning ASA designation.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience presenting technical concepts to a non‑technical audience.

Compensation

The applicable base salary range for this role is $73,500 to $147,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives.

Benefits

We’re excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

EEO Statement & Accommodations

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].