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Oliver Wyman Actuarial – Annuities Manager/ Senior Manager – Life

Marsh McLennan · IL · $100,000–$195,000 a year · Full time

Posted May 6, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a client engagement you led from scoping to final deliverable. What would you do differently now?

What they are checking: Whether they have actually run consulting work end to end and can reflect honestly on their own mistakes.

How have you reviewed and checked a junior actuary's model before it went to a client?

What they are checking: Whether they own quality control as a manager rather than assuming the work is right because it ran.

Tell me about a time you helped win new work or expand a client relationship.

What they are checking: Whether they see business development as part of a senior consulting role, not only technical delivery.

How do you coach a newer analyst who is technically strong but struggles to explain their work?

What they are checking: Whether they invest in developing staff, which matters for retention in a growing practice.

What would you do

A client's internal team disagrees with your reserve result. How do you work through that disagreement?

What they are checking: Whether they can defend independent, objective advice while staying open to real errors the client points out.

You're managing two engagements and both partners need you on the same day. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they raise conflicts early and negotiate priorities instead of overpromising to both partners.

About the work

Walk me through the key risks in a fixed indexed annuity block and how you'd model them.

What they are checking: Whether they truly understand annuity product mechanics such as crediting, lapse behavior and guarantees at a manager level.

How do you think about policyholder behavior assumptions, like lapses and withdrawals, when you don't have much credible experience data?

What they are checking: Whether they can set defensible assumptions with thin data and explain the judgment behind them to a client.

Explain to me, as if I'm a CFO without actuarial training, why rising interest rates can change the value of an annuity block.

What they are checking: Whether they can translate technical results into plain business terms that senior client leaders can act on.

How do principle-based reserving or recent regulatory changes affect the annuity work clients are asking for?

What they are checking: Whether they keep current on the regulatory landscape that drives demand for life and annuity consulting.

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Company: Oliver Wyman Description: Oliver Wyman Actuarial – Annuities Manager/Senior Manager – Life Remote type : Hybrid Locations : Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Hartford, NYC, Seattle Time type : Full time Company Overview The Actuarial Consulting Practice of Oliver Wyman advises clients across a broad spectrum of risk management issues. We are a rapidly growing practice with offices across the globe. Our actuaries hold the highest professional qualifications and are nationally recognized as experts in their field(s). We use mathematical and statistical modeling skills and our qualitative assessment methodologies to assist clients in evaluating and addressing risk. Our solutions help clients manage and prepare for the potential financial consequences of uncertain future events. We bring a combination of broad-based expertise with specialized knowledge of specific risks, allowing us to provide independent, objective advice in the three primary areas of risk: healthcare, life and annuity, and property and casualty. Oliver Wyman provides customized actuarial services and strategic insight, supporting clients as they strive to exceed their business objectives. Our exceptional client and employee retention exemplify our commitment to relationships built on trust, responsiveness and clear communication. The Life Actuarial Practice of Oliver Wyman works with organizations to manage their insurance risks using advanced actuarial and modeling techniques and has employees across over a dozen offices globally. Job Description Oliver Wyman is seeking an experienced Annuities Manager with 5+ years of experience in the annuities sector. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in annuity product development, pricing strategies, regulatory compliance, hedging, and risk management. This role is essential for leading annuity product initiatives and driving growth in our annuities business. Key Responsibilities • Lead complex annuity-focused analyses covering a range of topics such as product development, rate setting, assumption benchmarking, hedging, and valuation. • Own ongoing communication with clients, ensuring their highest satisfaction. • Ensure technical accuracy and integrity in your work and in the work produced by junior staff. • Produce executive level management reports and confidently present findings to internal senior leaders, clients and executives. • Build a strong industry network by demonstrating your expertise and highlighting the unique value Oliver Wyman provides. • Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities. • Foster a collaborative, performance-driven environment that encourages team members to challenge the status quo. • Promote active knowledge sharing within the team to support continuous learning and improvement. • Support the professional growth of junior staff by expanding their annuity expertise and enhancing their consulting capabilities. Qualifications and Desired Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., FSA, MAAA) are preferred. • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with annuity products, preferably with hands-on involvement in pricing, product development, and/or inforce management. • Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) credential preferred. • Knowledge of the annuity market landscape, including key players, trends in product development, product management, and regulatory changes. • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with an ability to navigate complex problems effectively. • Demonstrated capability to lead teams and manage multiple workstreams with minimal oversight, from analysis to delivery. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging diverse stakeholders and advocating for strategic initiatives. • Effective organizational skills with a focus on delivering exceptional results while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Knowledge in financial modeling systems or open-source scripting languages, such as Moody’s AXIS, FIS Insurance Risk Suite (formerly Prophet), R, and Python is valuable. Why Work for Us 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. The applicable base salary range for this role is $100k to $195k. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, educations, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position is eligible for meaningful performance-based incentives. 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 . For more information, please visit our website at www.oliverwyman.com/actuaries . Oliver Wyman is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. The Actuarial Practice of Oliver Wyman, a Marsh business, advises clients across a broad spectrum of risk management issues. We are a rapidly growing group with offices expanding across the globe. Our actuaries hold the highest professional qualifications and are nationally recognized as experts in their field(s). We use mathematical and statistical modeling skills and our qualitative assessment methodologies to assist clients in evaluating and addressing risk. Our solutions help clients manage and prepare for the potential financial consequences of uncertain future events. We bring a combination of broad-based expertise with specialized knowledge of specific risks, allowing us to provide independent, objective advice in the three primary areas of risk: healthcare, life and annuity, and property and casualty. Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com. Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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