Global Actuarial Senior Analyst (For Pooling)

at  WTW

DESCRIPTION

Our Integrated and Global Solutions line of business helps multinational companies develop global/cross-border solutions that meet the needs of both local and headquarter management in the design, establishment, financing, operation, oversight and monitoring of their compensation and benefit programs around the world. In doing so, we work closely with our local offices in other geographies, as well as subject matter experts in other segments.
As a Sr. Global Actuarial Analyst, you will work as part of a team to provide consulting advice and services to multinational companies concerning retirement as well as broader HR benefits and compensation issues for their operations globally. You will serve as a key resource for consultants in charge of engagements by performing many intricate aspects of their client work. As you grow and gain more expertise, you will become a key contact for the client and will begin taking on a larger project manager role within the team.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of experience performing actuarial valuation work in a client service-oriented environment with corporate defined benefit and/or group health plans
• Experience working on global HR benefit programs; alternatively, experience working on domestic benefits or compensation programs and a demonstrated interest in international issues
• Flexibility and proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues; strong client service orientation including effective project management and communication skills
• Strong analytical and integrative skills including ability to draw conclusions and identify trends from data in a logical, systematic way
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Actuarial exam progress toward ASA credentials, or progress towards equivalent international credentials.
• Experience living and working overseas and foreign language skills preferred but not essential

• Serve as the project manager and main liaison to the consultant which includes creating project plans, monitoring progress to deadlines and budget, ensuring appropriate and effective communication among team members and the client, increase efficiency within client teams by identifying ways to improve processes, etc.
• Serve as a resource and liaise effectively with colleagues and clients regarding data collection, analyses, and project execution .
• Complete analyses required for special projects including mergers and acquisitions, benefit plan strategy and design, plan management and governance strategy, and global financing and funding policies.
• Prepare the first draft of deliverables for review by the consultant.
• Meet chargeable hours targets.
• Contribute to sales and marketing efforts by drafting proposals and responding to RFPs.