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Our client is looking for a Consulting Actuary to support book of business with emphasis in the Public Sector market. Ideally this person would be based in a West Region office. Remote is a possibility but only if out West. Client is looking for someone with solid public sector background. Role will include client management, project management and new business development support.
Duties to include:
Understanding clients’ issues, anticipating clients’ needs (aka: staying ‘ahead of the game’), and navigating the various potential solutions,
Establishing rapport and building effective working relationships within client organizations,
Innovation of the client deliverable and industry presence,
Providing a high level of creative, innovative and strategic expertise to clients and colleagues around the myriad of issues and emerging developments in the employee retirement benefits industry,
Applying an understanding of complex actuarial concepts, methods and applications,
Collaborating with others at firm to build and maintain effective and influential client relationships, and
Leading and/or participating in new business development initiatives targeting existing and prospective clients in the Public Sector market.
The Consultant guides client service teams and plays a proactive role in mentoring and developing staff, contributing to the overall intellectual and professional development within the teams.
Requirements: The qualified candidate must have:
Minimum of 8+ years of experience within an employee benefits consulting and/or related professional services environment involving exposure to retirement plan strategies, concepts/approaches, design and implementation in the public sector environment,
Minimum of an undergraduate degree,
Minimum ASA accreditation (FSA preferred),
Ability to step immediately into a direct client contact role,
Strong business acumen and leadership ability,
Demonstrated success as a relationship builder/collaborator,
Demonstrated experience and success in managing client relationships,
Skill of delivering/presenting complex information into actionable terms that clients will grasp and be able to act upon,
Ability to analyze and identify issues to develop solutions,
Effective interpersonal and communication (verbal/written) skills,
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse audience of colleagues and clients, and
Ability and interest to travel as needed to meet with clients and prospects.
Public sector retirement experience and knowledge