Health Actuary – Analyst III

About the role

Mercer is looking for a Health Actuary Analyst III to join its Health & Benefits (H&B) actuarial consulting team. The role is based in Denver, Colorado, with California locations in San Francisco, Irvine and Los Angeles, and is hybrid with at least three days a week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Manage client projects focused on employers' health benefits strategies, including financial projections, carrier selection, plan design optimization, employee contribution setting, IBNP valuations, benchmarking, well-being initiatives and renewal negotiations.
• Create client deliverables and provide direction to junior analysts.
• Serve as a financial client contact and present deliverables to clients alongside senior members of client teams.

Required profile

• 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.
• Two or more actuarial exams passed preferred.
• Preferred: work experience in actuarial consulting within healthcare, one or two exams away from the ASA designation, and proven ability to manage multiple complex projects independently.

Required skills

• Excellent analytical skills, with experience in data analysis or financial modeling.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven project management skills and creative problem-solving abilities.

What we offer

• Base salary range of $73,500 to $147,000, depending on experience, skills, location and other factors; possible performance-based incentives.
• Medical, dental and vision plans with coverage starting Day 1, plus other benefits and discounts.
• Tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs, and employee assistance programs.
• Professional development opportunities and a hybrid work arrangement.