Oliver Wyman Actuarial – Life/Annuities Senior Manager

Marsh Agency; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Wyman Actuarial is seeking a seasoned M&A Consulting Actuary for US Life & Annuity with hybrid remote work across NY, Boston, Chicago and other offices. Responsibilities include building financial models, leading due diligence, and delivering executive reports.

Requirements include 5+ years in financial consulting or insurance, life M&A/pricing experience, and strong communication skills. The role offers base salary and performance incentives within a $100k–$195k range, with a flexible

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in financial consulting or insurance.
• FSA preferred.
• Life insurance M&A and pricing experience required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models for mergers, acquisitions, reinsurance and capital transactions.
• Manage actuarial due diligence and review datasets with clear narratives and recommendations.
• Develop executive level management reports and data visualizations.
• Present findings to senior management and C-suite executives.
• Build a network of industry contacts through deals and conferences.
• Participate in client sales meetings and proposal development.
• Collaborate with US and global management consulting and actuarial practices.

Skills

Financial modeling

Pricing

Data analysis

Risk management

Project leadership

Client communication

Job description

Oliver Wyman Actuarial - M&A Consulting Actuary - US Life & Annuity

Remote type: Hybrid

Locations: NY, Boston, Chicago, and other Oliver Wyman offices

Company Overview

The Actuarial Consulting Practice of Oliver Wyman advises clients across a broad spectrum of risk management issues. We are rapidly growing practice with offices across the globe. Our actuaries hold the highest professional qualifications and are nationally recognized as experts in their field(s). We use mathematical and statistical modeling skills and our qualitative assessment methodologies to assist clients in evaluating and addressing risk. Our solutions help clients manage and prepare for the potential financial consequences of uncertain future events. We bring a combination of broad-based expertise with specialized knowledge of specific risks, allowing us to provide independent, objective advice in the three primary areas of risk: healthcare, life and annuity, property and casualty.

Oliver Wyman provides customized actuarial services and strategic insight, supporting clients as they strive to exceed their business objectives. Our exceptional client and employee retention exemplifies our commitment to relationships built on trust, responsiveness and clear communication. The Life Actuarial Practice of Oliver Wyman works with organizations to manage their insurance risks using advanced actuarial and modeling techniques and has employees across over a dozen offices globally.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial models for mergers, acquisitions, internal and external reinsurance, and other capital markets transactions with minimal oversight
• Manage actuarial due diligence, including review of actuarial appraisals, product features, experience studies/assumptions, and asset portfolio; breakdown of 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
• Act as a trusted resource for both clients and junior staff for product- and technical-related actuarial questions

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in financial consulting or insurance - FSA preferred
• Prior life insurance M&A and pricing experience is required
• Demonstrated experience in actuarial pricing model development, profitability projections, and data flow management
• Strong background in risk management, sensitivity analysis, and regulatory compliance testing
• Proven experience in product development lifecycle and inforce policy management
• Familiarity with profitability measure calculations and develop sensitivity analyses for a broad range of life insurance and annuity products
• Broad exposure to life insurance, annuity and/or long-term care knowledge and industry recognition in areas such as product development, valuation, financial reporting, and risk management with subject matter expertise in at least one area
• Ability to lead and manage projects, including effective delegation and client solution development
• Exposure to various accounting regimes (e.g. US NAIC, Bermuda EBS, US GAAP, IFRS, Solvency II)
• Proficiency in financial modeling, pricing, valuation with a focus on base case profitability and stress analysis
• Ability to deliver against tight deadlines, in fast-paced, demanding environments
• Detailed oriented with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrentlyEvidence of intellectual curiosity and ability to think strategically and creatively
• Self-motivated, an entrepreneurial attitude, and not afraid of long hours
• Strong communication skills

Why Work for Us

The Actuarial Practice of Oliver Wyman seeks to invest in its people by fostering a safe and inclusive environment, respecting and welcoming different perspectives, promoting an ownership culture, providing opportunities for individuals to develop their personal brand, and celebrating successes and rewarding performance. There are employee groups for: the LGBT+ community, racially and ethnically diverse employees, women, family life, introverts and veterans of military service at Oliver Wyman. The applicable base salary range for this role is $100k to $195k.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, educations, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for meaningful performance-based incentives.

Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visitoliverwyman.com, or follow us onLinkedInandX.

The Actuarial Practice of Oliver Wyman, a Marsh business, advises clients across a broad spectrum of risk management issues. We are a rapidly growing group with offices expanding across the globe. Our actuaries hold the highest professional qualifications and are nationally recognized as experts in their field(s). We use mathematical and statistical modeling skills and our qualitative assessment methodologies to assist clients in evaluating and addressing risk. Our solutions help clients manage and prepare for the potential financial consequences of uncertain future events. We bring a combination of broad-based expertise with specialized knowledge of specific risks, allowing us to provide independent, objective advice in the three primary areas of risk: healthcare, life and annuity, and property and casualty.

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].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.