Associate Consultant, Employee Benefits
$70,000–$120,000 year
HybridNew York, United States
Job Summary
Manage a book of business ranging from $1.5M to $3.0M by providing direct, hands-on oversight of client benefit programs, including plan design, contributions, eligibility rules, and compliance reviews. Conduct meetings with key staff and decision makers to develop strategies using benchmarking tools and market trends, while negotiating financials and evaluating RFP renewals. Oversee vendor implementations, employee communications, and contract accuracy against proposals, ensuring timely data entry in Benefit Point. Prepare and present annual stewardship reports, confirmation letters, and sales presentations as needed. Remain current on industry trends, legislation, and regulatory changes to proactively communicate pertinent information to clients.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience from a leading brokerage or consulting firm managing employee benefits for middle market and/or large group clients
- Demonstrated ability to consult, make decisions and recommendations
- Demonstrated experience analyzing benefit plans with a variety of funding arrangements
- Experience negotiating financials and placing coverage
- Experience working with private and public sector clients
- Ability to present confidently and effectively and to change direction when necessary
- Ability to work in a demanding, challenging environment
- Ability to provide mentorship to support staff
- Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, collaborative skills
- Ability to manage relationships within EB, CSB and with vendors and carriers
- Working knowledge of compliance and benefits plan regulatory issues
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience required
- Valid state Life and Health Insurance License required
- Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without Company sponsorship
Desired Qualifications
- GBA designation recommended
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