Actuarial Business Analyst North America

Actuarial Business Analyst North America

The Actuarial SME team in Operations & Support is seeking an Actuarial Business Analyst to join the North American team. Our team works on the provision and operational management of systems and tools that support the Wealth Retirement business in many geographies. Qualified actuaries or senior actuarial students with experience in US and/or Canada who are interested in development and support of the most important systems for the Wealth Retirement business are invited to apply.

The position can be located on a remote basis anywhere in the United States or Canada.

What Can You Expect?

• Translate business strategies and objectives into business requirements.

• Provide traceability of business requirements to IT Solutions and ensure system testing encompasses existing capabilities of solution as well as future function point requirements.

• Ensure development and QA teams have a clear and complete understanding of the requirements.

• Conduct/facilitate user acceptance test (UAT) for solutions with user community, including development of UAT scenarios and test scripts.

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate user training and supplemental materials.

• Conduct analysis of feasibility of new solutions and their potential effect on existing functionality.

• Partner with Business/IT to define and manage the scope of each release.

• Provide user support of US and CA retirement tools and systems through Wealth Applications Help Desk.

What Is In It For You?

At Mercer, we are as invested in creating brighter futures for our own people as we are for our clients. To help you reach your full potential, we offer a culture, benefits program and resources that support your wellbeing and career development as well as:

• The opportunity to work with some of the smartest and most energetic people in the industry, who will coach, challenge and enable you.

• A dynamic, collaborative and inclusive culture, where diversity is embraced and you are celebrated and appreciated for who you are.

• The opportunity to network, share views, and learn from others by getting involved with ourBusiness Resource Groups: PRIDE, [email protected], Racial & Ethnic Diversity and Rising Professionals Network.

• The chance to make a positive difference in your local community by using your paid time off to volunteer through events organized by Mercer Cares, our community outreach and volunteerism BRG.

• A huge variety of virtual learning and development resources to support your personal and professional growth.

• Competitive rewards supporting your financial wellbeing, including compensation, retirement savings, stock purchase plan, and more.

• Offerings geared at your overall wellness, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and fitness benefits, as well as life insurance and child and elder care programs.

• Generous paid time off and a flexible work schedule that accommodates your home life and commitments outside of work.

We Will Count On You To:

• Turn high-level requirements into solutions and detailed specifications, including actuarial calculations. Imaginative approaches to addressing complex problems will be required.

• Develop detailed test plans and carry out unit/system testing to ensure quality of new functionality.

• Support the ASW and Consulting Offices through the user acceptance testing process.

• Produce detailed help, release notes and training materials, delivering training as necessary.

• Provide day-to-day actuarial support in response to queries raised by business users in the ASW and Consulting Offices.

What You Need To Have:

• Detailed knowledge and at least 3 years' experience of pensions and actuarial practices in US and/or Canada.

• Strong experience in all phases of valuation process.

• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Organizational skills, you should be able to work independently and manage own efforts on multiple concurrent projects.

• Ability to work with colleagues in different groups such as development and QA teams, Wealth business in different countries.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

• Strong experience in pension actuarial applications, e.g., Retirement Studio, Mercer Globe, RMS.

• Programming aptitude (able to follow basic code or pseudo-code) would be an advantage.

• Experience with valuations of other countries would be an advantage.

MERCER

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit https://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

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