Health and Benefits Senior Analyst

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Role

As a Senior Health and Benefits Analyst you will contribute to a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, financing, delivery, ongoing management and communication of the full spectrum of health and benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, time off and flexible benefits. You will interface with vendors and key clients internally and externally, create client deliverables, and ensure quality standards are met.

Clients

·  Partner with Consultants to deliver superior project management on select clients:
·  Draft statements of work, project plans and budgets involving multiple workflow streams and client teams
·  Manage client expectations and raise appropriate issues to Senior Consultants and Client Relationship Managers
·  Begin to serve as the project manager and main liaison to the consultant which includes:
·  Creating project plans
·  Monitoring progress to deadlines and budget
·  Scheduling and managing weekly/bi-weekly status meeting calls
·  Ensuring appropriate and effective communication among team members and the client
·  Interface with colleagues from other practices and regions on assignments that reflect the client’s broader business issues
·  Develop a trusted advisor relationship with client contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of projects

Excellence

·  Perform financial analyses including developing pricing and employee contributions strategies, modelling plan design alternatives and calculating reserves
·  Conduct benchmarking studies and other research; provide value added analyses and summaries
·  Analyze and compare vendor products, services and contracts
·  Design, distribute and evaluate responses to surveys and RFPs
·  Communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues and clients regarding data collection and project execution
·  Review analytical work and document drafts prepared by more junior analysts

People

·  Build strong relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
·  Demonstrate natural ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levels
·  Mentor and develop more junior level staff

Financial

·  Meet chargeable hours targets
·  Contribute to sales and marketing efforts by drafting proposals and responding to RFPs
·  Directly contribute to clients’ success through applying your technical expertise.

Requirements

·  3+ years’ experience dealing with the financials of health and welfare plans, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company; additional experience with life/disability plans desired
·  Proven experience successfully managing projects and producing quality deliverables on time and within budget
·  Flexibility and proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues; strong client service orientation
·  Strong written and verbal communication skills
·  Ability to ask the right questions and seek help where appropriate
·  Ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner
·  Demonstrated leadership qualities
·  Ability to work both independently and on client teams and enjoy a fast-paced environment
·  Interest and ability to think beyond the task at hand and understand how one’s work fits into the broader landscape
·  Strong analytical and integrative skills including ability to draw conclusions and identify trends from data in a logical, systematic way
·  Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel
·  Bachelor’s degree required 
·  Pursuit of CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial / underwriting training desired
The Company

Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 40,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at willistowerswatson.com.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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