Health Actuary - Associate I

Unclassified - Denver, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Denver, CO

About the position

The Health Actuary - Associate I position at Mercer Health & Benefits, LLC involves managing client projects focused on health benefits strategies for employers. The role includes financial projections, plan design optimization, and serving as a primary financial contact for clients. The associate will also develop underwriting and actuarial skills while working on various health care plan designs and cost factors.

Responsibilities

• Manage client projects focusing on employers' health benefits strategies.
• Create deliverables and provide direction to analysts and associates.
• Serve as one of the primary financial client contacts.
• Present deliverables to clients in partnership with senior team members.
• Develop underwriting and actuarial skills related to health care plan design.
• Price medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan designs using proprietary tools.
• Analyze vendor renewals and plan experience to estimate future plan costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and actuarial software tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Fellowship or Associate designation from a recognized actuarial society.
• Experience in health care or employee benefits consulting.
• Knowledge of health care regulations and compliance.

Benefits

• Telecommuting/hybrid work schedule options.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Health insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.