WTW
Overview
As a Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Senior Associate you will be a key member of the Financial Actuarial & Analytics (FAA) Community of Expertise. You will contribute to complex analyses and projects involving design, financing, and measurement of the full spectrum of employer health and group benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, and voluntary benefits. 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 lead financial projects with small-to-midsized clients and work on cutting-edge projects alongside industry leaders.
Responsibilities
Develop knowledge of varying client complexity by working across different client profiles and roles, including leading clients’ financial/actuarial engagements for a portfolio of small clients or coordinating FAA resources to deliver more complex client deliverables
Demonstrate advanced/expert knowledge in employee benefit plan design, underwriting and funding concepts and H&B tools
Be a key member on multiple client teams providing financial analyses and client deliverables across a region
Provide direction on benefit plan analysis, design, cost avoidance, risk and funding strategies
Review technical and consulting accuracy on client projects, including developing pricing, employee contribution strategies, modelling plan design alternatives and calculating reserves
Communicate complex financial/actuarial/analytic results to effectively drive client action
Partner with Global Delivery Centers and Client Service teams to deliver effective project management
Build strong internal relationships and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
Qualifications
5+ years’ experience in professional services, ideally in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting/actuarial function
Advanced knowledge of health and welfare products and services
Experience with big data analytic techniques preferred
Advanced knowledge of underwriting and funding concepts
Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and deliver quality results on time and within budget
Desire and ability to expand client relationships
Proven ability to identify and resolve issues with limited information
Polished written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with 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 Excel and PowerPoint
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
Relevant financial experience and/or university degree
Progress toward health actuarial designation or CEBS designation (optional)
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, and more
Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Parental/Adoption Leave)
Retirement Benefits: Qualified pension plan and 401(k) with company contribution; non-qualified retirement plans for eligible senior colleagues
Pursuant to applicable laws, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
At WTW, we support a flexible, hybrid work environment and encourage discussions with recruiters about location-based arrangements and flexibility needs.
EOE, including disability/vets
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Dallas, TX
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Responsibilities
Develop knowledge of varying client complexity by working across different client profiles and roles, including leading clients’ financial/actuarial engagements for a portfolio of small clients or coordinating FAA resources to deliver more complex client deliverables
Demonstrate advanced/expert knowledge in employee benefit plan design, underwriting and funding concepts and H&B tools
Be a key member on multiple client teams providing financial analyses and client deliverables across a region
Provide direction on benefit plan analysis, design, cost avoidance, risk and funding strategies
Review technical and consulting accuracy on client projects, including developing pricing, employee contribution strategies, modelling plan design alternatives and calculating reserves
Communicate complex financial/actuarial/analytic results to effectively drive client action
Partner with Global Delivery Centers and Client Service teams to deliver effective project management
Build strong internal relationships and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
Qualifications
5+ years’ experience in professional services, ideally in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting/actuarial function
Advanced knowledge of health and welfare products and services
Experience with big data analytic techniques preferred
Advanced knowledge of underwriting and funding concepts
Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and deliver quality results on time and within budget
Desire and ability to expand client relationships
Proven ability to identify and resolve issues with limited information
Polished written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with 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 Excel and PowerPoint
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
Relevant financial experience and/or university degree
Progress toward health actuarial designation or CEBS designation (optional)
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
Benefits
Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, AD&D, and more
Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, Parental/Adoption Leave)
Retirement Benefits: Qualified pension plan and 401(k) with company contribution; non-qualified retirement plans for eligible senior colleagues
Pursuant to applicable laws, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
At WTW, we support a flexible, hybrid work environment and encourage discussions with recruiters about location-based arrangements and flexibility needs.
EOE, including disability/vets
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Sales
Dallas, TX
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