Senior Director - Actuarial Life and Annuities Consulting

Acturhire; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid holidays & PTO

Short-term incentive bonus

Job summary

WTW is seeking a Director to drive account development, lead client delivery teams, and oversee complex actuarial engagements in life and annuity products. You will work across modeling, regulatory issues, pricing, and product development to deliver strategic client solutions.

The role offers exposure to diverse engagements and opportunities for growth in a consultative environment. You will mentor junior staff, guide project teams, and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in an actuarial role in life insurance or related field.
• Deep expertise in ALM, financial risk management, life/annuity product design, and financial modeling.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for clients, peers and juniors.
• Ability to translate complex concepts for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborates across disciplines and shares knowledge to improve solutions.
• Proven leadership in directing teams with varied experience levels.
• Proficient in Excel with VBA and at least one of SQL, Python or R.
• Expertise in actuarial software and life/annuity product lines is a plus.
• Experience in predictive analytics/data science, financial reporting, M&A, pricing and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior sellers to identify new business opportunities and drive proposals.
• Lead components of large projects or manage smaller engagements to meet budgets.
• Build industry relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Oversee and guide junior team members to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Share expertise to drive team growth and business development.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior staff for career advancement.
• Conduct peer reviews to ensure excellence.
• Lead client communications with clear written and verbal messaging.
• Develop intellectual capital through research and industry engagement.
• Support revenue growth by meeting billable targets and cross-team collaboration.
• Maintain professional credentials through continuing education.

Skills

Leadership

ALM

Financial modeling

Communication

Mentoring

Business development

SQL

Python

R

Education

FSA or FIA credential

Tools

GGY AXIS

Risk Agility

MG-ALFA

Moses

Prophet

Slope

Polysystems

Job description

Our industry-leading life insurance consulting team is seeking a Director to drive account development, identify areas for revenue growth, and lead high-performing client delivery teams. In this role, you will work across a range of engagements including financial modeling, financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, litigation, pricing, and product development. The ideal candidate will posses proven expertise in various aspects of life or annuity product design and pricing, distribution, financial modeling, asset liability management (ALM), regulatory developments and financial risk. This position offers unparalleled exposure to all facets of life insurance operations and presents exceptional opportunities for upward mobility for motivated, results-oriented professionals.

The Role

• 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

• Build and strengthen industry relationshipsby serving as a trusted advisor, delivering strategic insights and tailored solutions to clients

• Oversee and guide junior team members, ensuring high-quality work product which conforms with WTW Excellence standards

• Share expertise and strategic insights with colleaguesto 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 peer reviews ensuring high-quality work product which conforms with WTW Excellence standards

• Lead client communicationsthrough clear and impactful written and verbal channels, addressing concerns and managing expectations effectively

• 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 identifying and generating new business both individually and as part of broader client relationship management teams

• Maintain professional credentials by completing SOA Continuing Education (CE) requirements

Responsibilities

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Qualifications

The Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in an actuarial role at a life insurance company, consulting firm, or financial services organization

• Deep expertise in ALM, financial risk management, life and annuity product design, and financial modeling

• Excellent and demonstrated 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

• Proven leadership experience in managing and directing teams with varying levels of experience.

• Strong technical proficiency, with ability to direct and review work produced in at least one of: Microsoft Excel with VBA, SQL, Python, or R

• Expertise in financial modeling and leading projects utilizing actuarial software (GGY AXIS, Risk Agility, MG-ALFA, Moses, Prophet, Slope, and/or Polysystems) is a plus

• Expertise 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

• Skill in developing and articulating engagement strategies, translating them into actionable project plans that align client and WTW objectives

• Prior experience in client-facing consulting or business development is a plus

• 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)

This position can be based in a major U.S. Market and is open to remote/virtual work.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that 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 (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The salary compensation range being offered for this role is $2100,000 to $290,000.

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

Company Benefits:

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits:Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• 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.

EOE, including disability/vets