Description: We are seeking a talented individual to join our Individual Calculations team at Mercer.
This role will be based in Lisbon.
This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.Our team focuses on upcoming pensions for members of Defined Benefit Plans approaching retirement.
We provide the most recent figures to help them plan their futures with confidence.Our responsibilities include receiving requests, validating existing data, querying outstanding items, performing calculations, and preparing memos/letters for members.
A critical success factor for our team is maintaining constant communication with a diverse range of colleagues, from junior analysts to senior consultants at Mercer UK.
While strong communication skills are essential, the role also requires critical thinking and meticulous attention to detail.We will count on you to:Perform actuarial calculations, primarily focusing on Transfer Values of Defined Lead and manage a team of Actuarial Analysts, providing mentorship, coaching, and support to team members.Perform actuarial calculations, primarily focusing on Transfer Values of Defined Benefit Pension Plans.Engage in data and risk analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.Produce reports and collaborate with client and project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.Set performance goals, conduct performance reviews, and manage employee performance effectively.Foster a positive team culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Ensure timely delivery of projects to the high standards required, with support from senior colleagues.Manage relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure alignment and collaboration.What you need to have:A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Sciences, Management, Economics, or a related field.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and motivate team members.Ability to work effectively across different cultures and build strong relationships with colleagues.Capacity to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a demanding work environment.Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and propose solutions.Aptitude for meticulous work and attention to detail.Intermediate to advanced (B2 or C level) proficiency in English.Proficient in Microsoft Excel.What makes you stand out?Proven experience in a managerial or leadership role, with a track record of successfully leading teams.Knowledge of actuarial and UK pensions concepts.Proven project management skills, with experience in managing projects effectively.A proactive approach to professional development and staying updated with industry trends.Why join our team:We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people.
Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.
With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.
For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment.
We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office.
All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week.
Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.