Health & Benefits Actuarial Manager

As a Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Manager you will be a key member of the Financial Actuarial & Analytics (FAA) Community of Expertise. You will substantially contribute to a wide variety of complex analyses and projects involving the design, financing, and measurement and financial analysis of the full spectrum of employer health and group benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, voluntary benefits, etc. You will interface with vendors and client service teams, prepare and communicate complex analyses to clients, and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to lead financial project with small-to-midsized clients, and work on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry

The Role

• With clear guidance and direction, play an active support role in multiple client teams developing financial analyses, outputs and client deliverables across a regional team.
• Develop working proficiency of core financial, actuarial and analytics theories, models and tools.
• Support accurate and reliable claim reporting and financial modeling to guide client decisions.
• Develop basic knowledge of all broad-based benefit programs (e.g., health care, pharmacy, wellbeing, life, disability, voluntary benefits, etc.)
• ​Assist with financial modeling of benefit plan designs, cost avoidance/funding strategies, and budget projections and rate/contribution development with clear guidance and direction.
• Take responsibility for execution of specific tasks that contribute to financial/actuarial deliverables for clients, with guidance and adherence to stated deadlines. ​
• Partner with Global Delivery Centers and Client Service teams to deliver superior project management.
• Build strong relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience in professional services, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company
• Advanced knowledge of health and welfare products & services 
• Experience with big data analytic techniques preferred
• Advanced knowledge of underwriting and funding concepts
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
• Desire and ability to expand relationships with clients 
• Proven ability to identify and resolve issues with limited information and experience
• Polished and well developed written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
• Ability to direct work of more junior colleagues and provide feedback
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
• Relevant financial experience and/or university degree 
• Progress towards completion of health actuarial designation or CEBS designation (optional)