Sr. Lead Health Actuary Consultant

We are seeking an experienced Health Actuary to join our Actuarial and Financial Consulting teams at Mercer. This hybrid role (minimum of 3 days in the office) can be located at any of our office locations across the United States. As a Senior Lead Health Actuarial Consultant, you will manage client projects focused on employers' health benefits strategies, including financial projections, plan design optimization, and renewal negotiations. You will also serve as a primary financial contact for clients while providing direction to analysts and associates. Responsibilities Lead routine client engagements, managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, business placement, benchmarking, and other projects related to underwriting health and welfare insurance. Review data analyses conducted by junior staff to ensure actuarial accuracy, proper use of models, and support their professional development. Perform and review complex analyses and cost projections using tools like Excel, SAS, and other software, with potential specialization in healthcare-related insurance areas. Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools. Draft and review client reports and presentations to summarize findings, recommend strategies, and propose solutions or plan designs. Handle day-to-day client interactions, resolve project-related questions, and guide junior team members in client management. Assist senior team members in business development efforts by identifying growth opportunities and supporting responses to proposals. Contribute to the development of intellectual capital and expand knowledge of health insurance actuarial services and products. Qualifications BA/BS degree in actuarial science, math, statistics, finance, economics, or a related field required. Minimum 10+ years’ experience working in an actuarial field, with health and benefits consulting experience. Proven progress to obtaining your ASA designation. Client facing experience. Strong analytical skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office-Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Preferred Qualifications Experience in health benefits actuarial consulting. ASA credentialed. Benefits We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients, and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well‑being. 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. The applicable base salary range for this role is $117,000 to $175,000. 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 may be eligible for performance-based incentives. Application will be posted through September 11. Apply Now!

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