Voluntary Benefits Brokerage Consultant

At Mercer, we deliver innovative solutions that address needs of our clients and their employees. Mercer is hiring Voluntary Benefits Brokerage Consultants for our Center of Excellence in the Urbandale, Iowa office. This role may be performed remotely.
Voluntary Benefits Brokerage Consultant
What can you expect

• Assists the consulting team in gathering, organizing, entering and analyzing data using Excel spreadsheets to be used for various client projects
• Involves increased focus on analysis of results and managing portions of projects reviews the work of lower level analysts
• Gathers utilization or rate data from the vendors via a Request for Proposal (RFP) interpret the meaning of the data and summarize the responses from the RFP in Excel or PowerPoint format for presentation to the client
• Develops cost projections and evaluation of vendor renewal workups results are used as part of client meetings

What is in it for you

• The opportunity to contribute intellectual capital and leadership as part of a global organization developing solutions for today's and tomorrow's toughest challenge
• Work with collaborative successful colleagues who truly care about the work and each other while maintaining work life balance it with a human touch. In addition, by turning ideas into action to spark positive change
• Work Location: Will work onsite throughout onboarding and training. Once fully trained there will be an opportunity for a Hybrid work schedule.

We will count on you to:

• Demonstrate project management and consulting skills such as managing the quality and timeliness of client deliverables helps to develop budget and billing reports participates in calls and meetings as appropriate assists with the preparation and delivery of clear and concise communications and resolves most claim issues but can escalate more complex issues to senior consultants as needed
• Gather design data from the client and current vendors needed for analyzing the impact of a client's consolidation and/or marketing of its healthcare plans typically involves organizing plan design details and costs in Excel for further analysis by the team responsibilities also include checking data for reasonableness and follow-up with vendors regarding missing or inaccurate data
• Learn the basics of products, services and tools - gain an understanding of vendor/carrier markets, basic underwriting and financial skills, products, services and technical tools, and intranet resources and participates in training courses, online learning, or through learning from more experienced colleagues

What you need to have:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• 3+ years relevant experience, preferably in Insurance products.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• MS Office Tools
• Ability to obtain licenses as required by state regulations and Mercer policies
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment and towork independently and on a team

What makes you stand out

• Experience with voluntary benefits
• Superior analytical, strategic planning, oral and written communication, interpersonal and listening skills

Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh & McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit . Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.
Marsh & McLennan Companies and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $58,300 to $97,200.
The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education. 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.