Senior Leader Health & Benefits Actuary - Jobs in United Arab Emirates , US

Job Description

At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. Were in the business of creating exciting and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees - whether were designing affordable health plans, securing finances for retirement or aligning employees with workforce strategy. Capitalizing on analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the impact of business decisions, now and in the future. Our holistic view and deep expertise allow us to see clients current and future needs through a lens of innovation and impact and every idea and solution we offer. Senior Leader Health Actuary ConsultantWhat can you expect

• Responsible for managing client projects that focus on employers health benefits strategies, including financial projections, carrier selection, plan design optimization, employee contribution setting, IBNP valuations, benchmarking, well-being initiatives and renewal negotiations
• Create deliverables and provide direction to analysts and associates, while serving as one of the primary financial client contacts
• Present deliverables to clients in partnership with senior members of the client teams

Whats in it for you

• Excellent growth, mobility and advancement opportunities
• Considerable opportunity to network with senior actuaries across the country
• Option to support intellectual capital or business development across the market
• Opportunity to participate in various business resource groups like Rising Professional Network, Women at Mercer, PRIDE our LBGTQ+ group among others

We will count on you to do:

• Lead routine client engagements, including managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking and other projects associated with underwriting health and welfare insurance, brokering contracts or projecting health care related costs.
• Review the data analyses that are conducted by junior staff members to ensure actuarial soundness, correct use of models or products, and to assist in the development of junior staff members.
• Perform and review complex analyses and cost projections by using or modifying existing products, tools, and pricing models in Excel, SAS, and other software with potential specialization in certain areas of health care related insurance.
• Draft and review client reports or presentations to summarize findings and implications, and to recommend a strategy, solution, or plan design to the client

What you need to have:

• BA/BS degree in actuarial science, math, statistics, finance, economics or related field required
• 10+ years experience working in an actuarial field, consulting experience preferred
• ASA/FSA credential
• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proven project management skills and creative problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work in teams and be flexible to work under tight deadlines and changing client needs

Mercerbelieves in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercers more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses includingMarsh,Guy CarpenterandOliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit Follow Mercer on Twitter@Mercer.Marsh & McLennan Companies and its Affiliatesare EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

Keyskills :
ReportsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft OfficeConsulting ExperienceAnalytical SkillsStrategyEconomicsFinanceFinancialInitiativesDevelopmentPotentialOptimizationNegotiationsproject managementFinancial ProjectionsCost ProjectionsPresentationsUnde

About Company

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc., doing business as Marsh McLennan, is a global professional services firm, headquartered in New York City with businesses in insurance brokerage, risk management, reinsurance services, talent management, investment advisory, and management consulting. Marsh McLennan ranked #212 on the 2018 Fortune 500 ranking, the companys 24th year on the annual Fortune list, and #458 on the 2017 Forbes Global 2000 List.