WTW
Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Associate Director
WTW, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Description
Candidates located in the following locations will be considered: New York City, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Short Hills, NJ or Stamford, CT
As a Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Associate Director you will be a key member of the Financial Actuarial & Analytics (FAA) Community of Expertise. You will lead clients’ financial/actuarial engagements for a portfolio of clients and/or significantly contribute to complex clients across the full spectrum of employer health and group benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, etc. In partnership with Client Service colleagues, you will communicate FAA concepts, strategies and results that effectively drive client action and improve plan performance, and will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.
The Role
Expands knowledge of varying client complexity by working across different client profiles
Leads clients’ financial/actuarial engagements for a portfolio of small clients or manages FAA resources on more complex clients and/or deliverables
Demonstrates clear understanding of the FAA service catalogue and advanced knowledge in all aspects of benefit plan design, underwriting/funding and post-retirement/employment concepts
Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with employers’ and vendors’ primary contacts to build and enhance WTW and H&B’s brand
May contribute to intellectual capital development
Supports new business, expansion and cross-selling activities
Guides teams on cost avoidance, risk and funding strategies and deliverables based on client need
Provides leadership to more junior colleagues on FAA concepts, strategies and tools
Reviews technical & consulting accuracy on client projects, including developing pricing and employee contributions strategies, modeling plan design alternatives and calculating reserves
Partners with Global Delivery Centers and Client Service teams to deliver superior project management
Builds strong relationships internally and collaborates effectively on cross-functional teams
Qualifications
The Requirements
8+ years’ experience in professional services, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company
Experience working across multiple client segments
Advanced knowledge of broad health and welfare products & services
Knowledge and experience using big data analytic techniques
Expert knowledge of cost avoidance, risk and funding strategies
Subject matter expertise on emerging trends
Proven ability to lead multiple clients/projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
Successful experience in expanding client relationships through selling add-on services
Comfort and ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances or demands, and helping team do the same
Well developed written and verbal communication skills
Ability to guide work of more junior colleagues and provide feedback
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
Relevant financial experience and/or university degree
Progress towards completion of health actuarial designation or CEBS designation (optional)
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).
Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is 115,000.00 - 150,000.00 USD.
This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
Health and Welfare Benefits:
Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
Leave Benefits:
Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off ( Washington State only )
Retirement Benefits:
Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.
If Level 38 or more senior role is in Washington State, you must add the retirement benefits paragraph to the job description.
If the position allows for flexible working:
At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.
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Candidates located in the following locations will be considered: New York City, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Short Hills, NJ or Stamford, CT
As a Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Associate Director you will be a key member of the Financial Actuarial & Analytics (FAA) Community of Expertise. You will lead clients’ financial/actuarial engagements for a portfolio of clients and/or significantly contribute to complex clients across the full spectrum of employer health and group benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, etc. In partnership with Client Service colleagues, you will communicate FAA concepts, strategies and results that effectively drive client action and improve plan performance, and will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.
The Role
Expands knowledge of varying client complexity by working across different client profiles
Leads clients’ financial/actuarial engagements for a portfolio of small clients or manages FAA resources on more complex clients and/or deliverables
Demonstrates clear understanding of the FAA service catalogue and advanced knowledge in all aspects of benefit plan design, underwriting/funding and post-retirement/employment concepts
Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with employers’ and vendors’ primary contacts to build and enhance WTW and H&B’s brand
May contribute to intellectual capital development
Supports new business, expansion and cross-selling activities
Guides teams on cost avoidance, risk and funding strategies and deliverables based on client need
Provides leadership to more junior colleagues on FAA concepts, strategies and tools
Reviews technical & consulting accuracy on client projects, including developing pricing and employee contributions strategies, modeling plan design alternatives and calculating reserves
Partners with Global Delivery Centers and Client Service teams to deliver superior project management
Builds strong relationships internally and collaborates effectively on cross-functional teams
Qualifications
The Requirements
8+ years’ experience in professional services, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company
Experience working across multiple client segments
Advanced knowledge of broad health and welfare products & services
Knowledge and experience using big data analytic techniques
Expert knowledge of cost avoidance, risk and funding strategies
Subject matter expertise on emerging trends
Proven ability to lead multiple clients/projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
Successful experience in expanding client relationships through selling add-on services
Comfort and ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances or demands, and helping team do the same
Well developed written and verbal communication skills
Ability to guide work of more junior colleagues and provide feedback
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining
Relevant financial experience and/or university degree
Progress towards completion of health actuarial designation or CEBS designation (optional)
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).
Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is 115,000.00 - 150,000.00 USD.
This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
Health and Welfare Benefits:
Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
Leave Benefits:
Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off ( Washington State only )
Retirement Benefits:
Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.
If Level 38 or more senior role is in Washington State, you must add the retirement benefits paragraph to the job description.
If the position allows for flexible working:
At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.
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