Sr. Health Actuary Consultant

Internationalinsuranceprofessionals; Richmond (VA); 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, plan design optimization, and renewal negotiations.

The role requires a BA/BS in actuarial science or related field, a minimum of 4 years in actuarial health/benefits, progress toward ASA, client-facing experience, and strong analytical skills with MS Office; R and Python skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in actuarial science, math, statistics, finance, economics, or related field required.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in actuarial field with health/benefits consulting experience.
• Proven progress toward ASA designation.
• Client facing experience.
• Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on health benefits strategies, including financial projections, plan design optimization, and renewal negotiations.
• Serve as primary financial contact for clients and provide direction to analysts and associates.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful actuarial solutions and recommendations.

Skills

Actuarial analysis

Client facing

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science or related field

ASA progression

Tools

R

Python

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health Actuarial and Financial Consulting team at Mercer. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Sr Health Actuarial Consultant, you will lead client engagements focused on employers' health benefits strategies, including financial projections, plan design optimization, and renewal negotiations. You will also serve as a primary financial contact for clients while providing direction to analysts and associates.

What you need to have:

• BA/BS degree in actuarial science, math, statistics, finance, economics, or a related field required.
• Minimum 4 years' experience working in an actuarial field, with health and benefits consulting experience
• Proven progress to obtaining your ASA designation
• Client facing experience
• Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience in health benefits actuarial consulting.
• Strong programming skills in R and Python, with experience in writing reusable code for data manipulation, actuarial or financial modeling, and process automation, applied effectively in project or production environments.
• ASA credentialed

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Applications will be accepted through October 31

Mercer 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 about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $98,800 to $162,500.

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

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is 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, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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.