Health Actuary Analyst
MMC

Job Info

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At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We are in the business of creating more secure and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees - whether we are designing affordable health plans, assuring income for retirement, or aligning workers with workforce needs.

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position in Houston, TX

Health Actuarial Analyst

What can you expect?

• You will be part of a company committed to enhancing the health, wealth, and careers of the clients we serve and their employees - and will work for a company equally invested in the development of our own people
• You can rest assured a high value is placed on diversity and we work to foster understanding, inclusion, and innovation in the workplace
• You will be doing meaningful, challenging work, and can look forward to a career with many opportunities to learn, grow, and advance

What is in it for you?

At Mercer, we are as invested in creating brighter futures for our own people as we are for our clients. To help you reach your full potential, we offer a culture, benefits program, and resources that support your wellbeing and career development as well as:

• A company with a strong brand and strong results to match and are committed to making a difference in the lives of people
• A culture of belonging, innovation, collaboration, internal mobility, and extraordinary career opportunities through our four businesses: Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter, and Oliver Wyman, each consistently ranked the industry leader in their fields
• Competitive pay, full benefits package - starting day one (medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, generous 401k match, AND automatic contribution)
• Generous paid time off for vacation, sick, company holidays, and time to give back to your community; flexible work culture
• Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer, and mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations
• Opportunities to participate in our mentor program, as well as participate in networking with other colleagues in our Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - Mercer Cares (community involvement), PRIDE, Women@Mercer, Racial & Ethnic Diversity and Rising Professionals Network!

We will count on you to:

• Assist in basic actuarial/quantitative analysis projects under the guidance of senior project team members in order to assess and calculate costs, rates, risks and trends associated with underwriting health and welfare insurance, brokering contracts, or projecting health care related costs.
• Gather, organize, test, and review client or vendor data for accuracy, validity, and reasonableness, and to identify any discrepancies.
• Perform basic analyses and cost projections by using or modifying existing products, tools, and pricing models in Excel, SAS, and other software, with oversight and feedback from senior project team members.
• Assist senior project team members in preparing reports for data trend analyses in order to summarize findings and recommend a strategy, solution, or plan design to the client.
• Participate in development of company's intellectual capital in order to develop knowledge of health insurance actuarial services and products.
• Research, analyze, and review industry, regulatory, and legislative trends for calculating risk, liability, and cost for client or government reports.

What you need to have:

• 1-2 years relevant prior work experience in an actuarial or financial position
• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of data analysis, project management, and presentation design
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to work in teams and be flexible to work under tight deadlines and changing client needs
• A commitment to achieving a Society of Actuaries (SOA) designation as demonstrated by having successfully passed at least one SOA exam or other related professional certification

What makes you stand out:

• Intellectual curiosity; seeking opportunities to develop new skills
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Advanced programming skills (e.g. R, Python, SAS and SQL) or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Prior experience in the health consulting or health insurance field

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 83,000 colleagues and annual revenue approaching $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

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The applicable base salary range for this role is $56,200 to $93,600.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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