About

Hi, my name is Sarah Bounejmate.

Hi, I’m Sarah Bounejmate. I’m an actuarial consultant with over six years of experience in employee benefits and retirement plan advisory, supporting major international clients across IAS 19, US GAAP, and French GAAP frameworks.
I specialize in actuarial valuations, process optimization, and financial reporting, and I thrive in environments where precision, structure, and clear communication are essential. I’m recognized for my ability to lead complex projects, mentor junior colleagues, and deliver actionable insights that inform strategic HR and finance decisions.
I enjoy collaborating with teams that value clarity, rigor, and creativity.

Experience

Consultant – Mercer (Marsh McLennan), Puteaux, France

August 2019 – Present

Progressed from Junior to Associate and currently Senior Associate Consultant in Employee Benefits, leading actuarial missions for major clients and serving as a technical reference on accounting and valuation standards (IAS 19, US GAAP, French GAAP).

Responsibilities include overseeing regulatory monitoring, optimizing internal processes, and supporting the development of new team members.

Previous experience includes managing calculations, modelling, and accounting of employee benefit obligations, contributing to an IFRS 2 engagement, assisting the Health team on testing missions, and completing a six-week international assignment in India focused on training the outsourcing team and participating in the Mercer Summit 2024.

Initially joined Mercer as a Junior Consultant, handling a portfolio of over 70 clients, conducting actuarial valuations, preparing reporting deliverables, and supporting M&A projects through benefit audits and due diligence work, while contributing to automation and continuous improvement initiatives.


Pricing Actuarial Analyst – Generali, Saint-Denis, France

April 2019 – July 2019

Contributed to the development of pay-as-you-go insurance solutions for partner insurers, ensured the technical monitoring of affinity portfolios, and coordinated key interactions with the finance department to support product performance and reporting.


Non-Life Reserving Actuarial Analyst – MAAF (Groupe Covéa), Niort, France

November 2017 – September 2018

Worked on the calculation of reserves related to investment management fees, while contributing recommendations to enhance internal processes and improve overall efficiency.

Also supported the harmonization of data importation workflows and surplus calculations across the S1 and S2 regulatory frameworks.


R&D Intern – Supply Chain – Vignon Informatique, Nantes, France

March 2017 – August 2017

Developed mathematical optimization models to address production planning challenges, while conducting research aimed at improving supply chain performance and overall operational efficiency.


Mathematics Tutor – Conseil Régional Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Bordeaux, France

October 2015 – February 2017

Provided support to high-school students through a tutoring hotline on the Kiamo platform and represented the Education Committee during the “Coup de pouce – Aide aux devoirs” event on 14 December 2016.

Volunteering

Mathematis and basic IT instructor (AIESEC) - Indore, India

2014

Humanitatian program


Science Empowerment Instructor (Les petits débrouillards) – Rabat, Morocco

2012

Science program


Fez Old Houses Restoration Craftsman (Association des jeunes volontaires aux chantiers internationaux) – Fez, Morocco

2011

Arts and culture program



Other Interests

Music

Music: Passionate about classical music and a dedicated pianist, with a focus on interpreting Chopin’s works. ♫

Bounejmate Sarah · Chopin - Nocturne op 9 N 2 (Piano interpretation)

Lifelong Learning

Constantly exploring new skills, from building websites to mastering tools like Power BI, and embracing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Travel

Avid traveler with experience exploring 28 countries, eager to discover new cultures, cuisines, and perspectives. ✈

My Travel Map

Connect

Let's keep in touch: contact@bounejmatesarah.com