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Eric Bentley

@ericbentley

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Experienced actuarial consultant with a focus on education and mentorship.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for opportunities that allow me to leverage my actuarial expertise while continuing to mentor others and contribute to impactful projects.

I am a dedicated actuarial professional with extensive experience in providing ERISA defined benefit consulting and project management. Currently, I serve as a Senior Associate at Mercer, where I manage projects across multiple client teams and guide plans through annuity buyouts. My commitment to excellence is reflected in my role as a lecturer at the University of Pittsburgh, where I have successfully helped over 70% of my students pass their first actuarial exam.

Previously, I held the position of Senior Asset Liability Analyst at PNC, where I developed and presented asset-liability projections and conducted company-wide training for approximately 200 employees. My experience at Buck Consultants further honed my skills in mentoring new hires and managing workflows for teams. I am passionate about sharing knowledge and fostering growth in the actuarial field, which I believe is essential for the industry's future.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Lecturer

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University of Pittsburgh

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Taught students the actuarial curriculum for preliminary exams. Achieved a high student pass rate (over 70%) on their first exam shortly after taking the course.

Teaching Education Curriculum Development

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Senior Associate

Current

Mercer

Dec 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Provided standard ERISA defined benefit actuarial consulting and managed projects across 12 client teams. Guided multiple plans through annuity buyouts, attended client meetings, and mentored junior employees.

ERISA Project Management Client Meetings Mentoring

Senior Asset Liability Analyst

PNC

Jan 2020 - Dec 2023 (3 years 11 months)

Mentored less experienced employees and created company-wide training on pension and post-employment benefits for approximately 200 people. Ran stochastic projections, identified prospects, prepared RFPs, and developed asset-liability projections for planned giving and captive insurance. Monitored daily pension information and created monthly/quarterly reporting for over 60 clients.

Asset Liability Management Stochastic Projections RFP OPEB Mentoring Training Financial Analysis

Consultant

University of Pittsburgh

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)

Guided students in solving business, industry, and government problems using statistical methods. Advised on time series, multi-variate regression, and clustering techniques. Helped students frame problems in a business context with realistic solutions.

Consulting Time Series Analysis Clustering Data Analysis Statistical Modeling

Senior Associate

Buck Consultants

Jan 2015 - Dec 2020 (5 years 11 months)

Mentored and taught approximately 30 new hires and interns the basics of pension consulting over 1-2 years. Attended client meetings, provided standard ERISA defined benefit actuarial consulting, and developed company-wide tools. Managed workflow for a team of twelve.

ERISA Mentoring Training Client Meetings Workflow Management Team Leadership

Teaching Assistant and Tutor

University of Pittsburgh

Aug 2012 - May 2015 (2 years 9 months)

Provided teaching assistance and tutoring services to university students. Supported student learning and understanding of course material through individual and group sessions.

Education Mentoring

Actuarial Intern

Nationwide

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014 (2 months)

Gained practical experience as an actuarial intern, supporting various projects and learning industry practices. Assisted senior team members with data analysis and actuarial calculations.

Actuarial Science Data Analysis Insurance Financial Modeling

Service Member

United States Marine Corps

Jul 2007 - Jul 2011 (4 years)

Served in the United States Marine Corps, developing strong discipline, leadership, and teamwork skills. Gained valuable experience applicable to various professional environments.

Disciplining Leadership Teamwork Training Problem Solving

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Pittsburgh

Master of Mathematics, Mathematical Finance and Numerical Methods

2014 - 2015

Pursued advanced studies in mathematics with a concentration in financial applications. Gained expertise in mathematical finance and numerical methods.