Actuarial Analyst applicants have rated the interview process at Mercer with 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 64% positive. To compare, the company-average is 68.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Actuarial Analyst roles take an average of 18 days to get hired, when considering 69 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Mercer overall takes an average of 28 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Mercer as a Actuarial Analyst according to 69 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 31%
Phone interview: 19%
Group panel interview: 14%
Background check: 8%
Skills test: 8%
IQ intelligence test: 6%
Presentation: 6%
Personality test: 3%
Drug test: 2%
Other: 2%
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I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Mercer (Phoenix, AZ)
Interview
I applied via Taleo online. Four days later I was called by a recruiter about the position and we talked about the position (interview format) for about an hour. A week later I talked with one of the heads of the company at the site I'd be working at and we interviewed for about an hour. I then was flown out for an interview at their Phoenix location. I interviewed with 9 people back to back over lunch. The time in the interview was from 8am-12:30pm and then I flew home. Such a shame I wasn't selected - their company was very professional and I would have liked (and still would like) to work for them. Luckily the recruiter told me he's looking to put me in other positions - very professional of him.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. How many gallons are contained in all the swimming pools in Phoenix?
2. What does a Vlookup do?
3. What macros have you made?
4. Would you see yourself in a team environment like this one? Use evidence.
5. Would you see yourself in a dynamic workplace? Use evidence.
6. What is your proficiency in Excel?
7. Tell me more about your past mathematical modeling positions.
8. Tell us about actuarial exams.
Very poorly, was contacted via LinkedIn (I didn't initially applied). The interviewer missed the first scheduled call and only wrote back after 5 days. Second scheduled interview was fine. Promised to give me feedback about salary range and send me further recruitment tests. Never got any feedback, seems very unorganized
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Salary expectations in the first interview
Explaining of CV
The interviewer is very calm, composed, and approachable, creating a highly positive and welcoming atmosphere. They ask basic yet thoughtful questions, showing genuine curiosity about your skills, experiences, and approach to work. The conversation feels flexible and smooth, encouraging you to express yourself confidently. Their focus remains on understanding your technical strengths, problem-solving mindset, and overall potential, making the entire interview experience comfortable, encouraging, and engaging.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Actuarial papers related questions. Excel related questions
It has 2 rounds. They have asked basic questions related to insurance.
Beyond that they also asked excel. First round is aptitude test which was online based. It was average not difficult one.