Senior Director Actuarial Life and Annuities Consulting

Our industry-leading life insurance consulting team is seeking a Director to drive account development identify areas for revenue growth and lead high-performing client delivery this role you will work across a range of engagements including financial modeling financial reporting mergers and acquisitions regulatory issues litigation pricing and product development. The ideal candidate will posses proven expertise in various aspects of life or annuity product design and pricing distribution financial modeling asset liability management (ALM) regulatory developments and financial risk. This position offers unparalleled exposure to all facets of life insurance operations and presents exceptional opportunities for upward mobility for motivated results-oriented professionals.

The Role

• Partner with senior sellers to identify new business opportunities and drive account proposals

• Lead components of large-scale projects or manage smaller projects to achieve engagement and budget objectives

• Build and strengthen industry relationshipsby serving as a trusted advisor delivering strategic insights and tailored solutions to clients

• Oversee and guide junior team members ensuring high-quality work product which conforms with WTW Excellence standards

• Share expertise and strategic insights with colleaguesto drive team growth and contribute to overall business development

• Provide mentorship and coaching to junior staffsupporting their professional development and career advancement.

• Conduct thorough peer reviews ensuring high-quality work product which conforms with WTW Excellence standards

• Lead client communicationsthrough clear and impactful written and verbal channels addressing concerns and managing expectations effectively

• Contribute to the development of intellectual capital to strengthen our service offerings through research publication of articles participation in industry events and WTW webinars podcasts etc.

• Support revenue growth by meetingbillable hour expectations and identifying andgenerating new business both individually and as part of broader client relationship management teams

• Maintain professional credentials by completing SOA Continuing Education (CE) requirements

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The Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in an actuarial role at a life insurance company consulting firm or financial services organization

• Deep expertise in ALM financial risk management life and annuity product design and financial modeling

• Excellent and demonstrated oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey findings recommendations and work products to clients peers and junior team members

• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audience

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across different disciplines and work styles with a willingness to share knowledge

• Proven leadership experience in managing and directing teams with varying levels of experience.

• Strong technical proficiency with ability to direct and review work produced in at least one of: Microsoft Excel with VBA SQL Python or R

• Expertise in financial modeling and leading projects utilizing actuarial software (GGY AXIS Risk Agility MG-ALFA Moses Prophet Slope and/or Polysystems) is a plus

• Expertise in at least one specific life insurance and/or annuity product line

• Expertise in at least one of the following functional areas as applied to the life insurance industry: predictive analytics / data science experience studies financial reporting financial modeling mergers & acquisitions product development / pricing and risk management

• Self-motivated proactive learner with a passion for driving new developments

• Ability and willingness to coach and mentor junior colleagues and foster their professional growth

• Skill in developing and articulating engagement strategies translating them into actionable project plans that align client and WTW objectives

• Prior experience in client-facing consulting or business development is a plus

• Strong multitasking abilities effectively managing multiple projects and clients while providing timely updates on project status and deliverables

• Flexibility to put in extra effort to meet client deadlines when necessary

• FSA or equivalent credential (e.g. FIA)

This position can be based in a major U.S. Market and is open to remote/virtual work.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that 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 (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The salary compensation range being offered for this role is $210000 to $290000.

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 Benefits:Medical (including prescription coverage) Dental Vision Health Savings Account Commuter Account Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Group Accident Group Critical Illness Life Insurance AD&D Group Legal Identify Theft Protection Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• 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.

EOE including disability/vets