Oliver Wyman Actuarial - P&C - M&A Principal

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mercer franceAtlanta (GA)

Actuaries All Other Insurance Related Activities

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Manager

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$180,000 - $250,000 per year

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About the role

Principal Property & Casualty Actuarial Consulting - M&ALocation: Flexible, but preferably in Northeast US (e.g., New York) The Property and Casualty Consulting Practice assists insurance companies, self-insured corporations, government entities, and other organizations with all aspects of managing property and casualty insurance exposures. We guide P&C clients on their qualitative assessment and quantification of risk and loss exposures, and offer advice on a range of issues, from external business strategy and internal risk management to economic capital modeling and new product development. Oliver Wyman is seeking a high-performing Principal to join the mergers and acquisitions ("M&A") team and lead the management, execution, and delivery of projects for Oliver Wyman's clients, which include top tier insurance and reinsurance companies, alternative asset managers, private equity firms, investment banks, law firms, and regulators. This role combines deep actuarial expertise with strategic leadership, client relationship management, and business development responsibility. The ideal candidate is a commercially minded leader who can oversee large client portfolios, develop trusted executive relationships, mentor teams, and identify opportunities to expand the practice's impact across the insurance ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

Lead actuarial due diligence projects for M&A and reinsurance transactions, including review of actuarial reports, data and models to assess the adequacy of the target reserve estimates, loss ratio projections, pricing & underwriting practices, etc.
Quantify downside risk associated with potential transactions using stochastic models
Conduct exploratory data analysis on exposure/loss data to uncover important business shifts; decompose complex datasets into simple narratives and recommendations
Develop executive level management reports, including development of data visualizations
Present findings to senior management and C-suite executives
Develop network of contacts throughout the industry via participation in deals, industry conferences, and other events
Lead client sales meetings and proposal development
Work in partnership with our management consulting and actuarial practices in the US and globally

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance or related field 10+ years of professional actuarial experience in consulting or insuranceFCAS credential required
Demonstrated success managing client relationships and leading complex engagements.
Proven business development experience, including generating new opportunities and expanding client relationships.
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence diverse audiences.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a client-oriented mindset.
Ability to deliver against tight deadlines in fast-paced, demanding environments
Detailed oriented with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
Evidence of intellectual curiosity and ability to think strategically and creatively
Self-motivated, an entrepreneurial attitude, and not afraid of long hours
Strong communication skills
Prior M&A experience is preferred but not required

The Actuarial Practice of Oliver Wyman seeks to invest in its people by fostering a safe and inclusive environment, respecting and welcoming different perspectives, promoting an ownership culture, providing opportunities for individuals to develop their personal brand, and celebrating successes and rewarding performance. There are employee groups for: the LGBT+ community, racially and ethnically diverse employees, women, family life, introverts and veterans of military service at Oliver Wyman. Oliver Wyman offers a performance-based pay program that rewards colleagues for the contributions they make to our business results, including year-end bonuses based on personal and corporate performance. We also offer an impressive array of benefits. Explore all the benefits offered at US Benefits | Marsh McLennan. Marsh McLennan and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers. The applicable base salary range for this role is $180,000 $250,000.The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

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