Senior Retirement Actuarial Consultant

Marsh McLennan•Ottawa, ON

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Retirement Actuarial Consulting team at Mercer Canada. This role will be based in Ottawa. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. The Mercer Senior Retirement Actuarial Consultant will sell and deliver customized retirement consulting services to both new and existing clients (large or jumbo) with an emphasis on implementation of non-standard and/or complex solutions for multiple lines of business. This role will also lead and develop internal staff to ensure operational excellence and sharing of intellectual capital.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Math, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or a related field
Minimum 12 years’ experience in benefits consulting with proven ability to sell and deliver retirement consulting services to senior business leaders
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build credibility and gain confidence at all levels
Experience in leading large teams and managing large complex projects
Strong presentation skills and proven leadership
Proven sales results and financial project management skills
FSA/FCIA designation

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success in leading large teams and complex client engagements
Proven track record of sales and client relationship growth
Strong leadership presence and ability to mentor and develop staff

Responsibilities

Serve as lead consultant on large or jumbo clients
Assist with the expansion of existing clients by incorporating intellectual capital generated within the business and partnering with other lines of business; routinely sell total retirement plan management assignments with clients
Act as a mentor and coach, motivating staff to deliver high-quality work within timeframes and budgets, fostering individual and team accomplishments
Routinely use Mercer intellectual capital and participate in its development
Partner with local office and market leadership on establishing realistic budgets and managing write-offs
Lead sales by driving new business proposals and extending the range of services provided to retirement and other lines of business clients, with emphasis on new ongoing relationships