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Sr. Lead Health Actuary Consultant

Mercer · Dallas, TX · 6 days ago
HybridFinance$117k–$175k/yrFull-time

This hybrid role (minimum of 3 days in the office) can be located in any of our office locations across the United States.

About the role

As a Senior Lead Health Actuarial Consultant, you will manage client projects 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.

Responsibilities

  • Lead routine client engagements, managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, business placement, benchmarking, and other projects related to underwriting health and welfare insurance.
  • Review data analyses conducted by junior staff to ensure actuarial accuracy, proper use of models, and support their professional development.
  • Perform and review complex analyses and cost projections using tools like Excel, SAS, and other software, with potential specialization in healthcare-related insurance areas.
  • Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.
  • Draft and review client reports and presentations to summarize findings, recommend strategies, and propose solutions or plan designs.
  • Handle day-to-day client interactions, resolve project-related questions, and guide junior team members in client management.
  • Assist senior team members in business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities and supporting responses to proposals.
  • Contribute to the development of intellectual capital and expand knowledge of health insurance actuarial services and products.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree in actuarial science, math, statistics, finance, economics, or a related field required.
  • Minimum 10+ 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.

Qualifications

  • Experience in health benefits actuarial consulting.
  • ASA credentialed.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
  • Vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities.
  • A range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Pay

The applicable base salary range for this role is $117,000 to $175,000. 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.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 3 days in the office per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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