Health Actuary – Analyst III

Mercer•San Francisco, CA

1d•$73,500 - $147,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mercer is hiring a Health Actuary – Analyst III for its Health Actuary team. The role is based in Denver, Colorado, or in California locations including San Francisco, Irvine, and Los Angeles. It is hybrid, with a requirement to work in the office at least three days per week. The Health & Benefits actuarial consulting analyst manages client projects focused on employers’ health benefits strategies. Work includes financial projections, carrier selection, plan design optimization, employee contribution setting, IBNP valuations, benchmarking, well-being initiatives, and renewal negotiations. The analyst creates client deliverables, provides direction to junior analysts, serves as a financial client contact, and presents deliverables to clients in partnership with senior members of client teams.

Requirements

2–5 years of relevant work experience in consulting, insurance, finance, human resources, or accounting.
BA/BS degree in actuarial science, math, finance, economics, or a related field.
Excellent analytical skills, including experience in data analysis or financial modeling.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proven project management skills and creative problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

Two or more actuarial exams passed.
Work experience in actuarial consulting, especially within healthcare.
One or two exams away from earning ASA designation.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Experience presenting technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

Responsibilities

Manage client projects focused on employers’ health benefits strategies.
Conduct work involving financial projections, carrier selection, plan design optimization, employee contribution setting, IBNP valuations, benchmarking, well-being initiatives, and renewal negotiations.
Create client deliverables.
Provide direction to junior analysts.
Serve as a financial client contact.
Present deliverables to clients in partnership with senior members of client teams.