Willis Towers Watson

Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Manager

Willis Towers Watson$90K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in professional services, preferably in benefit consulting or health insurance actuarial roles
  • Advanced knowledge of health and welfare products and services
  • Familiarity with big data analytic techniques is preferred
  • Strong understanding of underwriting and funding concepts
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, delivering quality outcomes on time
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Support financial analyses and deliverables as part of multiple client teams
  • Develop proficiency in actuarial theories, models, and analytics
  • Ensure accurate claim reporting and financial modeling for clients
  • Assist in financial modeling for benefit plan designs and budget projections
  • Execute tasks contributing to actuarial deliverables while adhering to deadlines
  • Collaborate with internal teams to enhance project management
  • Establish strong internal relationships and work effectively across teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Mental health support and wellbeing programs
  • Competitive retirement plans including 401k and pension options
  • Flexible paid time off and leave options including parental leave
  • Additional offerings like pet insurance and identity theft protection
Full Job Description
Job Description

As a Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Manager you will be a key member of the Financial Actuarial & Analytics (FAA) Community of Expertise. You will substantially contribute to a wide variety of complex analyses and projects involving the design, financing, and measurement and financial analysis of the full spectrum of employer health and group benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, voluntary benefits, etc. You will interface with vendors and client service teams, prepare and communicate complex analyses to clients, and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to lead financial project with small-to-midsized clients, and work on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.

The Role
  • With clear guidance and direction, play an active support role in multiple client teams developing financial analyses, outputs and client deliverables across a regional team.
  • Develop working proficiency of core financial, actuarial and analytics theories, models and tools.
  • Support accurate and reliable claim reporting and financial modeling to guide client decisions.
  • Develop basic knowledge of all broad-based benefit programs (e.g., health care, pharmacy, wellbeing, life, disability, voluntary benefits, etc.)
  • Assist with financial modeling of benefit plan designs, cost avoidance/funding strategies, and budget projections and rate/contribution development with clear guidance and direction.
  • Take responsibility for execution of specific tasks that contribute to financial/actuarial deliverables for clients, with guidance and adherence to stated deadlines.
  • Partner with Global Delivery Centers and Client Service teams to deliver superior project management.
  • Build strong relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams.


Qualifications

The Requirements
  • 5+ years' experience in professional services, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm
    or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company
  • Advanced knowledge of health and welfare products & services
  • Experience with big data analytic techniques preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of underwriting and funding concepts
  • Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
  • Desire and ability to expand relationships with clients
  • Proven ability to identify and resolve issues with limited information and experience
  • Polished and well developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
  • Ability to direct 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)


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 base 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.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000-$130,000 USD per year.

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: Mental health/emotional wellbeing (including Employee Assistance Program), medical (including prescription drug coverage and fertility benefits), dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Accounts, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D, group accident, group critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, wellbeing program, adoption assistance, surrogacy assistance, auto/home insurance, pet insurance, and other work/life resources.
  • 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
  • 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.

Note that visa 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 sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

About Willis Towers Watson

Willis Towers Watson is a global insurance and risk management company that provides a range of services to clients in more than 140 countries. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of Willis Group Holdings and Towers Watson & Co. Willis Towers Watson offers a range of insurance products, including property and casualty insurance, life insurance, and health insurance. The company also provides risk management and consulting services, including actuarial services, investment consulting, and human capital consulting. Willis Towers Watson is known for its expertise in risk management and its ability to help clients navigate complex insurance and regulatory environments.
Learn more about Willis Towers Watson
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$26.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$996 million
Founded
1828
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$9.3 billion
NASDAQ

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