Actuarial Consultant (m/f/d)

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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms Martyna Kruk, martyna.kruk@mmc.com

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 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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