Health & Benefits Consultant

Participate or lead routine client engagements, including managing overall service delivery, strategy, financial evaluations, plan design, renewal, business placement, benchmarking and other projects associated with underwriting health and welfare insurance, brokering contracts or projecting health care related costs Lead developing cost projections and evaluation of vendor renewal workups Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools Provide high level financial, contract and/or administrative analysis and review of the work of junior staff Perform data analysis, including reviewing claims and utilization data to identify trends and patterns Use Mercer's internal financial tools to develop self-funded claims projections, set rates and model employee cost-sharing scenarios Review internal compliance and client disclosure requirements, external vendor contracts, summary plan documents and employee communications to ensure alignment with client expectations and legal requirements Handle day-to-day client contact and management to resolve project-related questions and challenges Guide junior staff members in client interactions Develop client strategies, interface directly with clients and develop vendor relationships Negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure health and welfare plan coverage for employers Requirements BA/BS degree Minimum of 3 years’ experience in identifying, designing, recommending and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to clients' complex health care benefits challenges Renowned expertise and industry reputation in the health & benefits field Client facing experience in a consulting environment Excellent analytical and mathematical skills, and strategic planning Exceptional communication and listening skills Self-starter with the ability to collaborate and lead teams to deliver project objectives Proficient in Excel and working knowledge of the MS Office suite Enthusiastic, innovative sales and marketing skills with the ability to market organizational strengths successfully Demonstrated ability to confidently present and communicate effectively to stakeholders Intellectual curiosity that challenges the status quo All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in health and welfare insurance, including financial analysis, vendor management, and client strategy development. Proficient in data analysis and compliance review, with strong communication and leadership skills to guide teams and engage clients effectively. Highest-signal resume keywords Health And Welfare Insurance Expertise Financial Analysis Client Strategy Development Data Analysis Vendor Management Hard Skills Financial Evaluations Cost Projections Claims Analysis Excel Proficiency MS Office Suite Knowledge Soft Skills Exceptional Communication Skills Analytical Skills Strategic Planning Team Leadership Client Engagement Industry Keywords Health Care Benefits Consulting Environment Compliance Requirements Vendor Relationships Negotiation Skills Tools & Technologies Mercer's Financial Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr