Closer to client-facing consulting than a modelling-heavy IC role, because project ownership and employer discussions are central to the position.
Associate-level Health actuarial consulting role with Mercer in Los Angeles, supporting employer health benefits strategy. You’ll work on financial projections, plan design, carrier selection, IBNP valuations, benchmarking, and renewals while managing client projects and presenting findings. The role is hybrid, with at least three days per week in the office.
Requirements
Must have
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 related field
Strongly preferred
Two or more actuarial exams passed
Excellent analytical skills – experience in data analysis or financial modeling
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proven project management skills and creative problem-solving abilities
Nice to have
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
Skills & Domain
ToolsExcelPower_BI
DomainHealth benefits consultingEmployer health plans financial projectionsCarrier selection and plan design optimizationEmployee contribution setting and IBNP valuationsRenewal negotiations
