Hybrid Health Actuary Lead — Client Strategy & Analytics

Mercer; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer in Boston seeks a Sr Health Actuarial Consultant to lead client engagements on health benefits strategy, including financial projections, plan design optimization, and renewal negotiations. You will guide analysts, manage service delivery, and serve as primary client financial contact.

The role combines actuarial analysis with technology-enabled tools, requires 4+ years in health actuarial consulting, and progress toward ASA designation; strong Excel, SAS, and programming in R/Python are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in actuarial science or related field is required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in actuarial field with health and benefits consulting.
• Progress toward ASA designation expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements, managing service delivery, strategy and renewals.
• Review analyses by junior staff to ensure actuarial soundness.
• Draft client reports and presentations with findings and recommendations.
• Utilize Excel/SAS and programming in R/Python for cost projections.

Skills

Client facing

Excel

R

Python

Actuarial analysis

Education

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

ASA designation in progress

Tools

SAS

Job description

Mercer in Boston seeks a Sr Health Actuarial Consultant to lead client engagements on health benefits strategy, including financial projections, plan design optimization, and renewal negotiations. You will guide analysts, manage service delivery, and serve as primary client financial contact.

The role combines actuarial analysis with technology-enabled tools, requires 4+ years in health actuarial consulting, and progress toward ASA designation; strong Excel, SAS, and programming in R/Python are