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Camden, New Jersey · USA job

Sr. Principal Lead Health Actuary Consultant

Mercer Consulting

Camden, New Jersey

Job description

Overview

In this role you drive health benefits actuarial strategy for employer clients, delivering financial projections, plan design optimization, and renewal support within a collaborative actuarial and financial consulting team. You will lead client engagements, guide junior staff, and present findings to clients, leveraging AI-enabled tools. The position balances deep technical work with client leadership and cross-functional collaboration to influence health program outcomes. You will be a key financial contact on client teams and help shape strategy at scale.

Compensation / Benefits
  • hybrid work arrangement
  • remote work potential with in-person anchor days
  • performance-based incentives
  • diverse and inclusive environment
  • professional development opportunities
  • competitive base salary
Responsibilities
  • Lead routine client engagements covering service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, and benchmarking for health and welfare insurance
  • Review junior staff analyses for actuarial soundness and model accuracy, and mentor team members
  • Leverage AI and technology-enabled tools to enhance analysis and delivery
  • Perform and review complex cost projections using Excel, SAS, and related tools with potential specialization in health care insurance
  • Draft and review client reports/presentations to communicate findings and recommended strategies
Key requirements
  • BA/BS degree in actuarial science, math, statistics, finance, economics or related field
  • 15+ years of actuarial experience; consulting experience preferred
  • ASA/FSA credential
  • Strong analytical skills; proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Proven project management skills and creative problem-solving
  • Ability to work in teams and meet tight deadlines
  • Experience with data analysis, pricing models, and cost projections
  • team collaboration
  • flexibility under deadlines
  • creative problem-solving
  • Excel
  • SAS
  • other actuarial software/tools

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