EY Consulting - People Actuarial Services Manager 

United States, Texas, Dallas 

228048405

People Consulting (PC) – HR Actuarial Services – Services Manager

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

Your key responsibilities

• Review of pension valuations, vendor assessments, benefits design/cost studies, transaction due diligence and/or various government reports for a variety of clients
• Review work of junior staff and sign memorandums as a specialist in required annual audits
• Participate in advisory client meetings and work within a team environment with company valuations and post-merger integration services to deliver fully integrated benefits services to clients
• Contribute to business development and client pursuit activities by preparing proposals and delivering presentations for potential and existing clients
• Review non-discrimination testing requirements of the IRS for retirement plans
• Contribute to client satisfaction by providing timely and effective responses to client needs and concerns
• Encourage and facilitate collaboration amongst team members, and promote an inclusive working environment

Skills and attributes for success

Some key capabilities you should be prepared to bring to your projects include:

• Proficient in planning and execution across multiple high-priority projects
• Instills a culture of accountability and exceptional time management within the team
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, research and communication skills
• Coordinates client relationship strategies and guides the team in understanding and managing client expectations

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's degree with a concentration in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or Statistics
• Five to ten years of work experience
• An actuarial certification (Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA), Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or Enrolled Actuary (EA))
• Flexibility and willingness to travel as well as work in excess of standard hours when necessary
• Proficiency with more advanced features in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience in reviewing and thorough knowledge of pension funding calculations and financial statement disclosures, including accounting for significant events under US GAAP or:
  • experience with cost analysis for health and welfare plans
  • experience with benefits vendor management
  • experience with HR aspects of financial Due Diligence thorough the full life cycle of an acquisition
  • experience with international benefits plan management and design
  • experience with retirement plan financial management/derisking

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.