I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Mercer (New York, NY) in Nov 2018
Interview
I was referred by an employee and had a first Phone call interview, then a super day, 5 interviews in a row. It was almost entirely fit questions and did not ask to calculate any numbers.
Total 2 rounds one technical and one Hr. HR sets a call for the technical round once it's gets a approval HR discuss the remaining part like profile salary location
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What happens to liability when discount rate falls
It was very good and smooth. It Did not drag unnecessarily and they were very clear in terms of the next steps. Overall interview process took about 3 weeks only
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why are you thinking if living your current employer
I applied through university. I interviewed at Mercer (Melbourne) in Nov 2021
Interview
Two interviews as well as a test delivered in Excel. The test is pretty straightforward but it’s worth to review some formulas and shortcuts. Interviewers are friendly and they do really want to know you more as a person.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Actuarial? Which industry (GI, life, super) do you prefer?