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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.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms Martyna Kruk, Write an email

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.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients regardless of their gender expression or identity, marital or civil partnership status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We are proud of our inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work and thrive. Learn more about our foundational values, mission and vision for the future by reviewing our Greater Good Policy.