Willis Towers Watson - Dallas, TX
posted about 2 months ago
As a Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role within the Financial Actuarial & Analytics (FAA) Community of Expertise. This position involves leading financial and actuarial engagements for a diverse portfolio of clients, significantly contributing to complex client projects across a wide range of employer health and group benefit programs, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance. You will collaborate closely with Client Service colleagues to effectively communicate FAA concepts, strategies, and results that drive client action and enhance plan performance. This role offers the opportunity to engage in innovative projects alongside industry leaders, allowing you to expand your knowledge and expertise in the field. Your responsibilities will include expanding your understanding of various client complexities by working across different client profiles. You will lead financial and actuarial engagements for a portfolio of smaller clients or manage FAA resources on more complex clients and deliverables. A clear understanding of the FAA service catalogue and advanced knowledge in all aspects of benefit plan design, underwriting, funding, and post-retirement concepts is essential. You will develop and maintain ongoing relationships with primary contacts at employers and vendors to enhance the brand of WTW and Health & Benefits (H&B). In addition to supporting new business initiatives and cross-selling activities, you will guide teams on cost avoidance, risk, and funding strategies tailored to client needs. Providing leadership to junior colleagues on FAA concepts, strategies, and tools will be a key aspect of your role. You will also review the technical and consulting accuracy of client projects, which includes developing pricing and employee contribution strategies, modeling plan design alternatives, and calculating reserves. Collaboration with Global Delivery Centers and Client Service teams will be crucial to delivering superior project management and building strong internal relationships across cross-functional teams.