Consulting Actuary - EB Consulting

Milliman•New York, NY

2d•$160,700 - $365,240•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employee Benefits (EB) Consulting Practice offers excellent retirement, health, compensation, and investment consulting services to our clients. Health Consulting Actuaries are an integral part of the overall client management and client relationship function in Milliman’s Employee Benefits Consulting practice. The successful candidate will have at least twenty years of employer health actuarial experience with a minimum of ten years consulting experience, with a strong working knowledge of actuarial concepts, benefits design, delivery, financing, and strategy. This candidate should be in a leadership position in their current or previous role(s), which could be equal to a Principal or similar status. They should also have a proven track record at generating business. This full-time, hybrid position will be part of a team supporting the delivery of consulting projects as well as maintaining existing and growing new client relationships. This position will be focused on the support of the multiemployer health benefits market with the potential for select public and/or corporate clients.

Requirements

At least twenty years of employer health actuarial experience
A minimum of ten years consulting experience
Strong working knowledge of actuarial concepts, benefits design, delivery, financing, and strategy.
Leadership position in their current or previous role(s), which could be equal to a Principal or similar status.
Proven track record at generating business.
Experience with multiemployer plans is required.
At least ten years of employer health consulting experience in a lead role.
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum Designation: ASA, MAAA
Demonstrated success providing health actuarial and consulting services.
Current and relevant knowledge of legislation, market trends and issues affecting the employer health market.
Proven new business success, successful staff management, and leadership of large, complex client relationship.
Experience with coverage for the retiree market, including knowledge of Medicare programs.
Thorough understanding of the marketing / vendor search process and the ability to manage the total process.
Thorough understanding of medical and prescription drug coverage.
The ability to lead actuarial teams and review and deliver core health actuarial work.
Thorough understanding of self-insurance and stop-loss coverage concepts.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to present and manage presentations covering complex topics.
Strong knowledge of employer health legal and regulatory framework.
Effective time management skills to prioritize and organize multiple complex projects.
Strong skills as a problem solver, including taking initiatives to complete necessary research and document the process used to reach conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Health and life insurance license preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead Employer Health Benefits engagements, managing complex client projects and relationships while delivering actuarial and strategic guidance on plan design, financials, benefit strategy, and vendor selection/management.
Oversee end-to-end marketing and vendor searches across all coverage lines.
Represent the practice with clients and partners.
Identify opportunities.
Ensure rigorous project tracking and peer review.
Build strong internal partnerships.
Contribute to business development and prospect presentations.
Lead relationships for select health clients, serve as the Consulting Actuary for all deliverables and manage large, complex client projects.
Provide senior level actuarial and consulting support to clients, including plan design, financial analysis and projections, benefit strategy, and vendor selection and management.
Manage/oversee the marketing and vendor search process for potentially all lines of coverage, with a focus on medical and pharmacy coverage.
Leverage expertise and experience to build and strengthen relationships, representing the practice with key customers, prospects, providers, and other market stakeholders.
Develop and participate in strategic opportunities for the sale or cross-sell of consulting services to clients and prospects.
Follow established Milliman protocol for work quality and comply with peer review standards.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with appropriate consultants within Milliman.
Participate in developing and making marketing presentations to new prospects.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges.
401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions.
Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis.
Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year.
Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance.
Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria.
Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman.