Actuarial Valuation Analyst
WTW
**The Role**
Excellence
+ Prepare valuations of pension plans and retiree welfare plans for consulting offices
+ Respond to queries from consultants with respect to plan provisions and valuation results and resolve/escalate any problems or issues
+ Complete work in accordance with accounting standards and government regulations applicable to the plan
+ Utilize detailed tasks and steps to produce quality projects
+ Complete analysis and reconciliations of plan participant data
+ Reconcile plan assets
+ Manages the timeline for some small projects or components of larger projects.
+ Performs technical review of standard/complex projects.
+ Identifies and communicates technical/analytical issues to project teams.
+ Supervises new hires and less-experienced associates on project basis.
+ Allocates/co-ordinates work among project hires, interns and new associates
+ Actively participate in team and project planning and suggests improvements based on observed best practices.
+ Serve as primary doer and liaise effectively with consultants and actuaries regarding data collection and project execution required for global accounting consolidation projects
+ Prepare the first draft of deliverables for review by the consultant in accordance to project deadlines
People
+ Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
+ Demonstrate natural ease and effectiveness when dealing with associates in other Towers Watson offices
+ Provides (ongoing) on-the-job training to project hires, interns and junior associates on routine projects, including basic tools, issues and concepts.
+ Mentors and manages junior associates in regards to budgets, timelines and Excellence standards.
+ Act as feedback provider on performance review of junior associates and new associates for regularization.
Clients
+ Work with Project Leader to ensure that each project is completed on time and meets quality standards
+ Respond to all requests and communications effectively and efficiently
+ Identifies and leads communication with consulting team on project results, providing analysis of results, potential issues and responding to inquiries.
Financial
+ Meet chargeable hours targets
+ Contribute to profitability by preparing project budgets, monitoring own time spent on project and maintaining accurate time records
+ Ensures projects are consistently correct, on-time and within budget. Notifies project manager of potential write-offs and identifies need to modify scope on a project to address unanticipated issues.
+ Increase efficiency within teams by identifying ways to improve processes
+ Allocates/co-ordinates work among project hires, interns and new associates
+ Actively participate in team and project planning and suggests improvements based on observed best practices.
**The Requirements**
+ Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in a program with heavy emphasis on mathematics, statistics or engineering
+ Fresh Graduates are welcome to apply
+ Or those with at least 2 years of work experience in a Senior Actuarial role
+ Proven mathematical aptitude
+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
+ Previous defined benefit pension experience required
+ Well organized and detail oriented, effective time management skills
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated ability to interact with colleagues at all levels
+ Strong analytical and integrative skills including the ability to draw conclusions and identify trends from data in a logical, systemic way
+ Ability to ask the right questions and seek help where appropriate, good problem solving
+ Strong client service orientation
+ Ability to apply newly acquired knowledge to future assignments
+ Ability to work both independently and on client teams
+ Sense of accountability and ability to display initiative in self development
+ Actuarial exams/designation, a plus
**WTW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**
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