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Health and Benefits Financial/Actuarial - Director

L7

willis towers watsonHartford, CT7 days ago

$120,000-$150,000

Occupations

Financial ManagersCompensation and Benefits ManagersMedical and Health Services Managers

Industries

Direct Health and Medical Insurance CarriersDirect Life Insurance CarriersAll Other Insurance Related Activities
Job-ID: 202604481
Category: Health and Benefits Consulting
Location: Short Hills, NJ, United States; New York, NY, United States; Stamford, CT, United States
Schedule: Full time
Posted: 2026-07-22As a Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Director you will be a key member of the Financial Actuarial & Analytics (FAA) Community of Expertise. You will lead clients' financial/actuarial engagements for a portfolio of clients and/or significantly contribute to complex clients across the full spectrum of employer health and group benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, etc. In partnership with Client Service colleagues, you will communicate FAA concepts, strategies and results that effectively drive client action and improve plan performance, and will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.
The Role:
  • Expands knowledge of varying client complexity by working across different client profiles
  • Leads clients' financial/actuarial engagements for a portfolio of small clients or manages FAA resources on more complex clients and/or deliverables
  • Demonstrates clear understanding of the FAA service catalogue and advanced knowledge in all aspects of benefit plan design, underwriting/funding and post-retirement/employment concepts
  • Guides teams on cost avoidance, risk and funding strategies and deliverables based on client need Provides leadership to more junior colleagues on FAA concepts, strategies and tools
  • Reviews technical & consulting accuracy on client projects, including developing pricing and employee contributions strategies, modeling plan design alternatives and calculating reserves Partners with Global Delivery Centers and Client Service teams to deliver superior project management
  • Builds strong relationships internally and collaborates effectively on cross-functional teams
  • Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with employers' and vendors' primary contacts to build and enhance WTW and H&B's brand
  • May contribute to intellectual capital development
  • Supports new business, expansion and cross-selling activities
Qualifications:
  • 8+ years' experience in professional services, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company
  • Experience working across multiple client segments
  • Advanced knowledge of broad health and welfare products & services
  • Knowledge and experience using big data analytic techniques
  • Expert knowledge of cost avoidance, risk and funding strategies
  • Subject matter expertise on emerging trends
  • Proven ability to lead multiple clients/projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
  • Successful experience in expanding client relationships through selling add-on services
  • Comfort and ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances or demands, and helping team do the same
  • Well developed written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to guide work of more junior colleagues and provide feedback
  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPointState 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 $120,000-$150,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus Company BenefitsWTW 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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. EOE, including disability/vets
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Level

ManagerL7

Salary

$120,000-$150,000

Location

Hartford, CT

Occupation

Financial Managers

Industry

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers

Posted

7 days ago

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