Senior Consultant

Company: Marsh McLennan Agency Description: Employee Benefits Senior Consultant Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. The industry’s brightest talent drives our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can make your mark as a Senior Consultant within our Employee Health & Benefits team here at MMA. Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MRSH). A day in the life. The Senior Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency will be relied upon for insight and broad knowledge of health and welfare plans. The successful candidate will have passion around developing relationships with clients and colleagues alike, along with strong industry experience with the ability to fully understand clients’ benefit programs, identify gaps in coverage, listen and confidently advise clients on appropriate solutions enabling them to achieve their long‑term strategy. Our not‑so‑secret sauce. Extensive knowledge of health and welfare consulting Act as a resource to Consultants and Associate Consultants Maintain strong vendor relationships Manage vendor negotiations with minimal Managing Consultant (MC) assistance Instills confidence at all levels of a client, from CEO down Manages direct client relationships with minimal MC or Producer assistance Leads internal initiatives Delegates and directs Associate Consultants and Consultants without MC assistance Coordinate, develop and execute project plans, as well as periodic presentations for specific client groups Develop and manage long and short range benefit strategies for clients, foster strong client relationships Manage RFP process Manage Renewal and Implementation processes Benchmark survey data for client plans, summarize and validate reviewed information Identify and understand negotiable elements of underwriting calculations for all lines of coverage. Exercise peer group and/or management review in this process periodically Manage post‑implementation process for all lines of coverage Travel to client sites required 20% of the time. Our future colleague. We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills: Bachelor’s Degree, Masters preferred 10+ years in insurance industry experience with a thorough understanding of all benefit plans (medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, etc) design, rate structures, funding alternatives and compliance requirements. Excellent communication and presentation skills with advanced writing skills. Proficient in all areas of Health & Welfare compliance (i.e. HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 5500, DOL, etc). CEBS Certification or other industry recognized designations preferred. Life Accident & Health Licensure or commitment to achieving within 12 months of start date. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite programs Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of internal staff & management, external clients, prospects and vendors. Shared commitment to company values; Integrity, Collaboration Passion, Innovation, Accountability We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you. Valuable benefits. We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We’ve built a culture that promotes colleague well‑being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work. Some benefits included in this role are: Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home Medical, dental and vision plans 401(k) match after one year Contribute toward student loan debt Generous paid time‑off programs ensure you have time to recharge including vacation days, personal days, sick days, holidays, volunteer day, and days for learning & development Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities Charitable contribution match programs Stock purchase opportunities Who you are is who we are. We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client‑focused teams. Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOEMinority/Female/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity employers. The applicable base salary range for this role is $92,400 to $172,100. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives. We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr