M&A Actuary – P&C Consulting (Remote/Hybrid)

Oliver Wyman; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Oliver Wyman is seeking a Consulting Actuary to join the US P&C M&A team. You will contribute to due diligence, data analysis, and advisory services for insurers, reinsurers, private equity, and regulators.

Ideal candidates have FCAS, 3+ years in actuarial consulting or insurance, and strong Python/R skills. This role offers hybrid/remote work in the Northeast US/Canada and a base salary range of USD 100,000–195,000 with performance incentives.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance or related field.
• 3+ years of professional actuarial experience in consulting or insurance.
• FCAS credential required.
• Broad exposure to P&C insurance in pricing, reserving, data & analytics, or risk management.
• Ability to lead and manage projects and delegate effectively.
• Proficiency in Python or R.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environments.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Intellectual curiosity with strategic and creative thinking.
• Self-motivated with entrepreneurial attitude and willingness to work long hours.
• Strong communication skills.
• Prior M&A experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Execute actuarial due diligence projects for M&A and reinsurance transactions, including review of actuarial reports, data and models to assess the adequacy of the target reserve estimates, loss ratio projections, pricing & underwriting practices, etc.
• Quantify downside risk associated with potential transactions using stochastic models
• Conduct exploratory data analysis on exposure/loss data to uncover important business shifts; decompose complex datasets into simple narratives and recommendations
• Develop executive level management reports, including development of data visualizations
• Present findings to senior management and C-suite executives
• Develop network of contacts throughout the industry via participation in deals, industry conferences, and other events
• Participate in client sales meetings and proposal development
• Work in partnership with our management consulting and actuarial practices in the US and globally

Skills

Actuarial consulting

P&C knowledge

Project leadership

Communication skills

Python programming

Data analysis

Education

BA/BS in Actuarial Science

Tools

Python

R

Job description

Oliver Wyman is seeking a Consulting Actuary to join the US P&C M&A team. You will contribute to due diligence, data analysis, and advisory services for insurers, reinsurers, private equity, and regulators.

Ideal candidates have FCAS, 3+ years in actuarial consulting or insurance, and strong Python/R skills. This role offers hybrid/remote work in the Northeast US/Canada and a base salary range of USD 100,000–195,000 with performance incentives.