Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Senior Associate

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

• Develop knowledge of varying client complexities by working across different profiles and roles, including leading client engagements for small clients or managing FAA resources for more complex deliverables.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge in employee benefit plan design, underwriting, funding concepts, and H&B tools.
• Serve as a key member on multiple client teams, providing financial analyses and deliverables across regions.
• Provide guidance on benefit plan analysis, design, cost avoidance, risk, and funding strategies.
• Review technical and consulting accuracy on client projects, including pricing, employee contributions, modeling plan design alternatives, and calculating reserves.
• Effectively communicate complex financial, actuarial, and analytic results to drive client action.
• Partner with Global Delivery Centers and Client Service teams for project management.
• Build strong internal relationships and collaborate on cross-functional teams.

• 5+ years of experience in professional services, preferably in benefit consulting, brokerage, health underwriting, or actuarial roles within insurance companies.
• Advanced knowledge of health and welfare products and services.
• Experience with big data analytics techniques is preferred.
• Deep understanding of underwriting and funding concepts.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality outputs on time and within budget.
• Ability to build and expand client relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills with limited information and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical, creative, and integrative skills.
• Experience in mentoring junior colleagues and providing feedback.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of employment.
• Relevant financial experience and/or a university degree.
• Progress toward health actuarial or CEBS designation is optional.

Note: We do not offer employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship for this position.

This position will remain posted for at least three business days or until a suitable candidate is found.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $120,000 USD annually, plus potential short-term incentives. WTW offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, welfare, retirement, and paid leave options. Specific benefits include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, legal and identity theft protection, wellbeing programs, paid holidays, PTO, disability insurance, and retirement plans.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable fair chance ordinances.

Our work environment supports flexible and hybrid work arrangements to promote diversity and inclusion. Please discuss your preferences with your recruiter.

EOE, including disability/vets