Senior Consultant
Marsh McLennan
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $92,400 - $172,100 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Serve as the primary benefits advisor for a portfolio of mid-to-large market clients, providing strategic consulting on plan design, funding, compliance, and vendor management.
- Lead client meetings, renewal strategies, and annual planning processes in collaboration with internal account management and analytics teams.
- Evaluate and recommend benefit program options, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.
- Analyze claims data and benchmark information to identify cost drivers and develop actionable recommendations.
- Support clients in navigating legislative and compliance requirements, such as ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
- Partner with carriers and vendors to negotiate renewals and ensure service excellence.
- Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert to Consultants, Account Managers, and Analysts on the EH&B team.
- Contribute to business development efforts by participating in finalist meetings and assisting in the development of proposals and presentations.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in employee benefits consulting or related role within a brokerage, carrier, or HR department.
- Strong knowledge of health and welfare plan design, compliance, and funding arrangements.
- Exceptional client relationship management skills and executive presence.
- Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Licensed in Life & Health (or ability to obtain upon hire).
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
benefit program designclaims data analysiscost driver identificationstrategic recommendationsvendor managementcompliance navigationhealth and welfare plan designfunding arrangementsdata analysispresentation development
Soft skills
client relationship managementexecutive presencenegotiation skillscommunication skillsmentoringcollaborationstrategic consultinganalytical thinkingbusiness developmentteam leadership
Certifications
Life & Health license