Senior Principal Lead Health & Benefits Consultant

Marsh McLennan

Strategic Sr. Principal Lead Health & Benefits Consultant advising large-market employer clients at Mercer.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeNew York City • Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $225,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex, strategic client engagements, overseeing service delivery, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, placements, benchmarking, and targeted studies.
Develop innovative benefits design and renewal strategies that solve complex client challenges and differentiate Mercer in the market.
Create tools, methodologies, and scalable solutions to address client needs and support the practice’s growth.
Define the full scope of services for engagements and set clear roles and responsibilities across client teams.
Communicate Mercer’s strategic perspective on industry trends and emerging solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
Own revenue and profitability for assigned accounts and projects; proactively identify and pursue growth opportunities.
Track project success against scope, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction metrics.
Generate new business by expanding existing client relationships and leading targeted prospecting and pursuit efforts.
Shape strategic direction and create demand for new products and services that advance Mercer’s H&B practice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree required.
Minimum of 12+ years’ experience designing, recommending, and implementing creative, effective health & benefits solutions for large employers.
Recognized expertise and strong reputation in the health & benefits field.
Proven client-facing experience in a consulting environment.
Valid Life & Health license.

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Hard Skills & Tools

benefits designrenewal strategiesfinancial evaluationsservice deliveryproject managementclient engagementbenchmarkingstrategic planninggrowth strategieshealth & benefits solutions

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipclient relationship managementstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingteam collaborationinnovationclient satisfaction focusbusiness developmentnegotiation

Certifications

Life & Health license