Health and Benefits - Financial/Actuarial Manager

WTW; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

WTW is seeking a Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Manager in a hybrid setting to contribute to complex analyses across employer health and group benefits. You will interface with vendors and clients, develop models, and lead financial projects for smaller to mid-sized clients while delivering high-quality analyses and client deliverables.

The role requires strong actuarial knowledge, 5+ years’ experience, and the ability to guide teams and manage timelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in professional services, ideally in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting/actuarial function of an insurer.
• Advanced knowledge of health and welfare products & services.
• Experience with big data analytic techniques preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of underwriting and funding concepts.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects and deliver on time and budget.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial analyses, outputs and client deliverables across a regional team.
• Learn core financial, actuarial and analytics theories, models and tools.
• Support accurate claim reporting and financial modeling to guide client decisions.
• Build knowledge of health plan designs and funding concepts.
• Execute tasks contributing to financial/actuarial deliverables with deadlines.
• Collaborate with Global Delivery Centers and Client Service teams.
• Foster cross-functional relationships and effective teamwork.

Skills

Financial analysis

Actuarial modeling

Client communication

Project leadership

Excel

PowerPoint

Big data analytics

Underwriting concepts

Budget projections

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

As a Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Manager you will be a key member of the Financial Actuarial & Analytics (FAA) Community of Expertise. You will substantially contribute to a wide variety of complex analyses and projects involving the design, financing, and measurement and financial analysis of the full spectrum of employer health and group benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, voluntary benefits, etc. You will interface with vendors and client service teams, prepare and communicate complex analyses to clients, and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to lead financial project with small-to-midsized clients, and work on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.

Description

As a Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Manager you will be a key member of the Financial Actuarial & Analytics (FAA) Community of Expertise. You will substantially contribute to a wide variety of complex analyses and projects involving the design, financing, and measurement and financial analysis of the full spectrum of employer health and group benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, voluntary benefits, etc. You will interface with vendors and client service teams, prepare and communicate complex analyses to clients, and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to lead financial project with small-to-midsized clients, and work on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.

The Role

• With clear guidance and direction, play an active support role in multiple client teams developing financial analyses, outputs and client deliverables across a regional team.
• Develop working proficiency of core financial, actuarial and analytics theories, models and tools.
• Support accurate and reliable claim reporting and financial modeling to guide client decisions.
• Develop basic knowledge of all broad-based benefit programs (e.g., health care, pharmacy, wellbeing, life, disability, voluntary benefits, etc.)
• Assist with financial modeling of benefit plan designs, cost avoidance/funding strategies, and budget projections and rate/contribution development with clear guidance and direction.
• Take responsibility for execution of specific tasks that contribute to financial/actuarial deliverables for clients, with guidance and adherence to stated deadlines.
• Partner with Global Delivery Centers and Client Service teams to deliver superior project management.
• Build strong relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in professional services, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company
• Advanced knowledge of health and welfare products & services
• Experience with big data analytic techniques preferred
• Advanced knowledge of underwriting and funding concepts
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
• Desire and ability to expand relationships with clients
• Proven ability to identify and resolve issues with limited information and experience
• Polished and well developed written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
• Ability to direct work of more junior colleagues and provide feedback
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
• Relevant financial experience and/or university degree
• Progress towards completion of health actuarial designation or CEBS designation (optional)
• The role will be following a Hybrid setup

Compensation And Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $100,000-$130,000 USD per year.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus

Company Benefits

• Health and Welfare: Mental health/emotional wellbeing (including Employee Assistance Program), medical (including prescription drug coverage and fertility benefits), dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Accounts, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D, group accident, group critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, wellbeing program, adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, auto/home insurance, pet insurance, and other work/life resources.
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity. This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified. EOE, including disability/vets