Oliver Wyman Actuarial - M&A Consulting Actuary - US P&C

Job ID: MAMCGLOBALR311473EXTERNALENGLOBALRequisition: R_311473Company: Oliver Wyman GroupLocation: New York, United States of America | Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America | Hartford, Connecticut, United States of America | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Princeton, New Jersey, United States of America | Washington, District of Columbia, United States of AmericaEmployment type: RegularCategory: Actuarial & UnderwritingIndustry: Real EstatePosted: 2026-10-08

Remote type : Hybrid/Remote

Locations : Flexible, but preferably in Northeast US/Canada (e.g., New York, Montreal)

Time type : Full time

Company Overview

The Property and Casualty Consulting Practice assists insurance companies, self-insured corporations, government entities, and other organizations with all aspects of managing property and casualty insurance exposures. We guide P&C clients on their qualitative assessment and quantification of risk and loss exposures, and offer advice on a range of issues, from external business strategy and internal risk management to economic capital modeling and new product development.

Summary

Oliver Wyman is seeking an ambitious actuary to join the US P&C Practice. We are looking for a Consulting Actuary to join the mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) team. The new M&A Consulting Actuary is expected to contribute to a broad range of due diligence and analytical efforts, including support across reinsurance and acquisition processes, both in the US and globally. The new M&A Consulting Actuary will join our talented consultants in the US and play a key role in the management, execution, and delivery of projects for Oliver Wyman’s clients, which include top tier insurance and reinsurance companies, alternative asset managers, private equity firms, investment banks, law firms, and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Execute actuarial due diligence projects for M&A and reinsurance transactions, including review of actuarial reports, data and models to assess the adequacy of the target reserve estimates, loss ratio projections, pricing & underwriting practices, etc.
• Quantify downside risk associated with potential transactions using stochastic models
• Conduct exploratory data analysis on exposure/loss data to uncover important business shifts; decompose complex datasets into simple narratives and recommendations
• Develop executive level management reports, including development of data visualizations
• Present findings to senior management and C-suite executives
• Develop network of contacts throughout the industry via participation in deals, industry conferences, and other events
• Participate in client sales meetings and proposal development
• Work in partnership with our management consulting and actuarial practices in the US and globally

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance or related field
• 3+ years of professional actuarial experience in consulting or insurance
• FCAS credential required
• Broad exposure to P&C insurance in areas such as pricing, reserving, data & analytics, or risk management, with subject matter expertise in at least one area – and preferably across multiple lines of business
• Ability to lead and manage projects, including effective delegation and client solution development
• Proficiency in open-source programming languages such as Python or R
• Ability to deliver against tight deadlines in fast-paced, demanding environments
• Detailed oriented with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Evidence of intellectual curiosity and ability to think strategically and creatively
• Self-motivated, an entrepreneurial attitude, and not afraid of long hours
• Strong communication skills
• Prior M&A experience is preferred but not required

Why Work for US

Oliver Wyman offers a performance-based pay program that rewards colleagues for the contributions they make to our business results, including year-end bonuses based on personal and corporate performance. We also offer an impressive array of benefits. Explore all the benefits offered at US Benefits | Marsh McLennan .

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About Oliver Wyman

Oliver Wyman is a global leader in management consulting. With offices in more than 70 cities across 30 countries, Oliver Wyman combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in strategy, operations, risk management, and organization transformation. The firm has 7,000 professionals around the world who work with clients to optimize their business, improve their operations and risk profile, and accelerate their organizational performance to seize the most attractive opportunities. Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh McLennan [NYSE: MMC]. For more information, visit . Follow Oliver Wyman on X @OliverWyman.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io.

The applicable base salary range for this role is USD $100,000 to $195,000.

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

Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. 

The Actuarial Practice of Oliver Wyman, a Marsh business, advises clients across a broad spectrum of risk management issues. We are a rapidly growing group with offices expanding across the globe. Our actuaries hold the highest professional qualifications and are nationally recognized as experts in their field(s). We use mathematical and statistical modeling skills and our qualitative assessment methodologies to assist clients in evaluating and addressing risk. Our solutions help clients manage and prepare for the potential financial consequences of uncertain future events. We bring a combination of broad-based expertise with specialized knowledge of specific risks, allowing us to provide independent, objective advice in the three primary areas of risk: healthcare, life and annuity, and property and casualty.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.