Oliver Wyman Actuarial – M&A Consulting Actuary – US P&C

Consulting Actuary - US P&C PracticeRemote type: Hybrid/RemoteLocations: Flexible, but preferably in Northeast US/Canada (e.g., New York, Montreal)Time type: Full timeOliver Wyman is seeking an ambitious actuary to join the US P&C Practice. We are looking for a Consulting Actuary to join the mergers and acquisitions ("M&A") team. The new M&A Consulting Actuary is expected to contribute to a broad range of due diligence and analytical efforts, including support across reinsurance and acquisition processes, both in the US and globally.

The new M&A Consulting Actuary will join our talented consultants in the US and play a key role in 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.Potential projects and responsibilities may include:Execute 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 modelsConduct exploratory data analysis on exposure/loss data to uncover important business shifts; decompose complex datasets into simple narratives and recommendationsDevelop executive level management reports, including development of data visualizationsPresent findings to senior management and C-suite executivesDevelop network of contacts throughout the industry via participation in deals, industry conferences, and other eventsParticipate in client sales meetings and proposal developmentWork in partnership with our management consulting and actuarial practices in the US and globallySkills and AttributesBA/BS degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance or related field3+ years of professional actuarial experience in consulting or insuranceFCAS credential requiredBroad exposure to P&C insurance in areas such as pricing, reserving, data & analytics, or risk management, with subject matter expertise in at least one area – and preferably across multiple lines of businessAbility to lead and manage projects, including effective delegation and client solution developmentProficiency in open-source programming languages such as Python or RAbility to deliver against tight deadlines in fast-paced, demanding environmentsDetailed oriented with the ability to work on multiple projects concurrentlyEvidence of intellectual curiosity and ability to think strategically and creativelySelf-motivated, an entrepreneurial attitude, and not afraid of long hoursStrong communication skillsPrior M&A experience is preferred but not required