Willis Towers Watson
Director - Life and Annuities Consulting
Willis Towers Watson, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Description
Our industry-leading life insurance consulting team is seeking a Director to drive account development, identify areas for revenue growth, and lead high-performing client delivery teams. In this role, you will work across a range of engagements including financial modeling, financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, litigation, pricing, and product development. The ideal candidate will possess proven expertise in various aspects of life or annuity product design and pricing, distribution, financial modeling, asset liability management (ALM), regulatory developments and financial risk. This position offers unparalleled exposure to all facets of life insurance operations and presents exceptional opportunities for upward mobility for motivated, results-oriented professionals.
The Role
Partner with senior sellers
to identify new business opportunities and drive account proposals
Lead components of large-scale projects or manage smaller projects
to achieve engagement and budget objectives
Build and strengthen industry relationships
by serving as a trusted advisor, delivering strategic insights and tailored solutions to clients
Oversee and guide junior team members , ensuring high-quality work product which conforms with WTW Excellence standards
Share expertise and strategic insights with colleagues
to drive team growth and contribute to overall business development
Provide mentorship and coaching to junior staff , supporting their professional development and career advancement.
Conduct thorough peer reviews
ensuring high-quality work product which conforms with WTW Excellence standards
Lead client communications
through clear and impactful written and verbal channels, addressing concerns and managing expectations effectively
Contribute to the development of intellectual capital
to strengthen our service offerings through research, publication of articles, participation in industry events and WTW webinars, podcasts, etc.
Support revenue growth
by meeting billable hour expectations and identifying and generating new business both individually and as part of broader client relationship management teams
Maintain professional credentials
by completing SOA Continuing Education (CE) requirements
Qualifications
The Requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience in an actuarial role at a life insurance company, consulting firm, or financial services organization
Deep expertise in ALM, financial risk management, life and annuity product design, and financial modeling
Excellent and demonstrated oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey findings, recommendations, and work products to clients, peers, and junior team members
Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audience
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across different disciplines and work styles, with a willingness to share knowledge
Proven leadership experience in managing and directing teams with varying levels of experience.
Strong technical proficiency, with ability to direct and review work produced in at least one of: Microsoft Excel with VBA, SQL, Python, or R
Expertise in financial modeling and leading projects utilizing actuarial software (GGY AXIS, Risk Agility, MG-ALFA, Moses, Prophet, Slope, and/or Polysystems) is a plus
Expertise in at least one specific life insurance and/or annuity product line
Expertise in at least one of the following functional areas as applied to the life insurance industry: predictive analytics / data science, experience studies, financial reporting, financial modeling, mergers & acquisitions, product development / pricing and risk management
Self-motivated, proactive learner with a passion for driving new developments
Ability and willingness to coach and mentor junior colleagues and foster their professional growth
Skill in developing and articulating engagement strategies, translating them into actionable project plans that align client and WTW objectives
Prior experience in client-facing consulting or business development is a plus
Strong multitasking abilities, effectively managing multiple projects and clients while providing timely updates on project status and deliverables
Flexibility to put in extra effort to meet client deadlines when necessary
FSA or equivalent credential (e.g., FIA)
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
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Our industry-leading life insurance consulting team is seeking a Director to drive account development, identify areas for revenue growth, and lead high-performing client delivery teams. In this role, you will work across a range of engagements including financial modeling, financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory issues, litigation, pricing, and product development. The ideal candidate will possess proven expertise in various aspects of life or annuity product design and pricing, distribution, financial modeling, asset liability management (ALM), regulatory developments and financial risk. This position offers unparalleled exposure to all facets of life insurance operations and presents exceptional opportunities for upward mobility for motivated, results-oriented professionals.
The Role
Partner with senior sellers
to identify new business opportunities and drive account proposals
Lead components of large-scale projects or manage smaller projects
to achieve engagement and budget objectives
Build and strengthen industry relationships
by serving as a trusted advisor, delivering strategic insights and tailored solutions to clients
Oversee and guide junior team members , ensuring high-quality work product which conforms with WTW Excellence standards
Share expertise and strategic insights with colleagues
to drive team growth and contribute to overall business development
Provide mentorship and coaching to junior staff , supporting their professional development and career advancement.
Conduct thorough peer reviews
ensuring high-quality work product which conforms with WTW Excellence standards
Lead client communications
through clear and impactful written and verbal channels, addressing concerns and managing expectations effectively
Contribute to the development of intellectual capital
to strengthen our service offerings through research, publication of articles, participation in industry events and WTW webinars, podcasts, etc.
Support revenue growth
by meeting billable hour expectations and identifying and generating new business both individually and as part of broader client relationship management teams
Maintain professional credentials
by completing SOA Continuing Education (CE) requirements
Qualifications
The Requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience in an actuarial role at a life insurance company, consulting firm, or financial services organization
Deep expertise in ALM, financial risk management, life and annuity product design, and financial modeling
Excellent and demonstrated oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey findings, recommendations, and work products to clients, peers, and junior team members
Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audience
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across different disciplines and work styles, with a willingness to share knowledge
Proven leadership experience in managing and directing teams with varying levels of experience.
Strong technical proficiency, with ability to direct and review work produced in at least one of: Microsoft Excel with VBA, SQL, Python, or R
Expertise in financial modeling and leading projects utilizing actuarial software (GGY AXIS, Risk Agility, MG-ALFA, Moses, Prophet, Slope, and/or Polysystems) is a plus
Expertise in at least one specific life insurance and/or annuity product line
Expertise in at least one of the following functional areas as applied to the life insurance industry: predictive analytics / data science, experience studies, financial reporting, financial modeling, mergers & acquisitions, product development / pricing and risk management
Self-motivated, proactive learner with a passion for driving new developments
Ability and willingness to coach and mentor junior colleagues and foster their professional growth
Skill in developing and articulating engagement strategies, translating them into actionable project plans that align client and WTW objectives
Prior experience in client-facing consulting or business development is a plus
Strong multitasking abilities, effectively managing multiple projects and clients while providing timely updates on project status and deliverables
Flexibility to put in extra effort to meet client deadlines when necessary
FSA or equivalent credential (e.g., FIA)
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
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