Health and Benefits - Financial/Actuarial Manager
WTW
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New York, NY · Posted September 4, 2026
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About the job
As a Healthcare Financial/Actuarial Manager you will be a key member of the Financial Actuarial & Analytics (FAA) Community of Expertise. You will substantially contribute to a wide variety of complex analyses and projects involving the design, financing, and measurement and financial analysis of the full spectrum of employer health and group benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, voluntary benefits, etc. You will interface with vendors and client service teams, prepare and communicate complex analyses to clients, and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to lead financial project with small-to-midsized clients, and work on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.
The Role
With clear guidance and direction, play an active support role in multiple client teams developing financial analyses, outputs and client deliverables across a regional team.
Develop working proficiency of core financial, actuarial and analytics theories, models and tools.
Support accurate and reliable claim reporting and financial modeling to guide client decisions.
Develop basic knowledge of all broad-based benefit programs (e.g., health care, pharmacy, wellbeing, life, disability, voluntary benefits, etc.)
Assist with financial modeling of benefit plan designs, cost avoidance/funding strategies, and budget projections and rate/contribution development with clear guidance and direction.
Take responsibility for execution of specific tasks that contribute to financial/actuarial deliverables for clients, with guidance and adherence to stated deadlines.
Partner with Global Delivery Centers and Client Service teams to deliver superior project management.
Build strong relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams.
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Qualifications:
5+ years’ experience in professional services, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company
Advanced knowledge of health and welfare products & services
Experience with big data analytic techniques preferred
Advanced knowledge of underwriting and funding concepts
Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
Desire and ability to expand relationships with clients
Proven ability to identify and resolve issues with limited information and experience
Polished and well developed written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
Ability to direct work of more junior colleagues and provide feedback
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
State 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)
The role will be following a Hybrid setup
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 $100,000-$130,000 USD per year.
This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus
Company Benefits
WTW 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