Remote Life & Annuities Consulting Manager

Willis Towers Watson; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits (medical,

Paid Holidays

401k

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson in the United States is seeking a Manager in our life insurance consulting practice to lead client delivery teams and support account development across engagements such as financial modeling, reporting, M&A, regulatory matters, and pricing.

You will mentor junior staff, drive high-quality work that meets WTW standards, and contribute to business development while coordinating across multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an actuarial role at a life insurance company, consulting firm, or financial services organization
• Familiarity with regulatory capital regimes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey findings, recommendations, and work products to clients, peers, and junior team members
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audience
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across different disciplines and work styles, with a willingness to share knowledge
• Experience in managing and directing project teams and meeting deadlines
• Strong technical proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Microsoft Excel with VBA, SQL, Python, or R) and/or financial modeling software (GGY AXIS, Risk Agility, MG-ALFA, Moses, Prophet, Slope, or Polysystems)
• Experience in at least one specific life insurance and/or annuity product line
• Expertise in at least one of the following functional areas as applied to the life insurance industry: predictive analytics / data science, experience studies, financial reporting, financial modeling, mergers & acquisitions, product development / pricing and risk management
• Self-motivated, proactive learner with a passion for driving new developments
• Ability and willingness to coach and mentor junior colleagues and foster their professional growth
• Strong multitasking abilities, effectively managing multiple projects and clients while providing timely updates on project status and deliverables
• Flexibility to put in extra effort to meet client deadlines when necessary
• FSA or equivalent credential (e.g., FIA) preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior sellers to identify new business opportunities and drive account proposals
• Lead components of large-scale projects or manage smaller projects to achieve engagement and budget objectives
• Strengthen industry relationships through delivering high-quality work, following regulatory updates, involvement with industry-led events, and interaction with clients
• Oversee and guide junior team members, ensuring high-quality work product which conforms with WTW Excellence standards
• Share expertise and strategic insights with colleagues to drive team growth and contribute to overall business development
• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior staff, supporting their professional development and career advancement
• Conduct thorough technical reviews ensuring high-quality work product which conforms with WTW Excellence standards
• Support client correspondence by playing a lead role in preparing for meetings and written or verbal communications with clients
• Contribute to the development of intellectual capital to strengthen our service offerings through research, publication of articles, participation in industry events and WTW webinars, podcasts, etc.
• Support revenue growth by meeting billable hour expectations and assisting in the sales process as part of broader client relationship management teams
• Make continuous progress on or maintain professional credentials by utilizing WTW’s competitive student program or completing SOA Continuing Education (CE) requirements

Skills

Excel VBA

SQL

Python

R

Financial modeling

Education

FSA or FIA (preferred)

Tools

GGY AXIS

Risk Agility

MG-ALFA

Moses

Prophet

Slope

Polysystems

Job description

Willis Towers Watson in the United States is seeking a Manager in our life insurance consulting practice to lead client delivery teams and support account development across engagements such as financial modeling, reporting, M&A, regulatory matters, and pricing.

You will mentor junior staff, drive high-quality work that meets WTW standards, and contribute to business development while coordinating across multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced environment.