Actuarial Consultant (m/f/d)

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Mercer Switzerland is seeking candidates for the following position that is part of our Retirement Services Team in Zurich or Geneva:

Actuarial Consultant (m/f/d)

What can you expect:

Working for one of the leading employee benefit consultancies and benefit from all the advantages of a global corporation. Become part of our success story!

We will count on you to:

Act as an experienced support to the lead consultants on recurring actuarial engagements such as

Managing local valuation and pension fund expertise for Swiss pension funds

Managing pension fund needs such as organization of rules and provisions, reserving regulations, corresponding with authorities

Leading international accounting projects of Swiss pension plans

Acting as contact person and relationship manager for our clients

Support special projects such as corporate reorganizations and M&A, performing of partial liquidations of pension funds, ALM or pension benchmarking studies, etc.

Collaborate with Mercer's internal support centers to check and analyse actuarial valuation results, including analysis of liabilities, assets and reporting

Participate on local and international projects

What you need to have:

Degree in mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, economics, finance or related field

2-4 years of pensions actuarial consulting experience

Solid experience and knowledge with Swiss pension law (BVG/LPP), reporting under Swiss GAAP (FER 26), IFRS (IAS 19) and US GAAP (ASC 715) and an understanding of pension plan financing

Motivated to become a certified Swiss Pension Fund Expert – already being in the education is an advantage

Business fluent German and English is essential. French skills are desirable

Interpersonal and communication skills

What makes you stand out:

Knowledge of Swiss pension system is of advantage

Excellent team player who enjoys working in an environment with international colleagues

High client orientation with strong ability to build good client relationships

Strong work ethics and willingness to go the extra mile

A willingness to learn new skills and to be adaptable

Professional presentation and high ethical standards

What is in it for you:

Potential for career development within a dynamic and growing business

Continuing education and training

Flexible working hours and home office option

Competitive salary & attractive benefits package

You work for an environment which is proud of its equality culture in all dimensions (e.g. Swiss LGBTI Label + Fair-Pay Label Advanced)

Great collaboration with all Marsh McLennan companies

Attractive workplace in the city center and close to the lake

Travel allowance and half-fare travelcard

5 weeks holiday / 40 working hours per week for full-time

If you are interested: Please use our Online-Tool to upload your application in English. Please note that we cannot accept applications via e-mail.

Aykhan Abbaszade

Talent Acquisition Consultant| Germany, Switzerland & Austria

About 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 20,000 employees are based in 43 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 more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 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 mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and X.

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