Senior Health Actuary Consultant | Hybrid Client Leader

Marsh Agency; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer is seeking a Sr Health Actuarial Consultant to lead client engagements focused on employers’ health benefits strategies, including financial projections and renewal negotiations. You will be a primary financial contact for clients and guide analysts and associates.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field, 4+ years in actuarial work with health/benefits consulting, and progress toward ASA. Strong client-facing skills and expertise in Excel/SAS are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, math, statistics, finance, economics or related field.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in actuarial field, health/benefits consulting.
• Progress toward ASA designation.
• Client-facing experience.
• Strong analytical skills; MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead routine client engagements across health benefits topics, including financial evaluations and renewals.
• Review analyses by junior staff for actuarial soundness and development.
• Embrace AI and technology-enabled tools in work processes.
• Perform and review complex analyses and cost projections using Excel, SAS, and other software.
• Draft and review client reports or presentations summarizing findings and strategies.

Skills

Client facing

Analytical skills

MS Office

R/Python

Health actuarial consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science or related field

Tools

SAS

Excel

Python

R

Job description

Mercer is seeking a Sr Health Actuarial Consultant to lead client engagements focused on employers’ health benefits strategies, including financial projections and renewal negotiations. You will be a primary financial contact for clients and guide analysts and associates.

The role requires a BA/BS in a related field, 4+ years in actuarial work with health/benefits consulting, and progress toward ASA. Strong client-facing skills and expertise in Excel/SAS are essential.