Senior Voluntary Benefits Consultant

Company:

Mercer

Description:

At Mercer, we deliver innovative solutions that address needs of our clients and their employees. Mercer is seeking a Senior Voluntary Benefits Consultant:

What can you expect?

• Mercer’s Voluntary Benefits Practice is looking for a consultant with strong leadership skills who works well with others and has proven success delivering solutions in support of client benefit objectives  
• In this role you will have the opportunity to play a key role in developing and supporting the overall strategy for a subset of clients in the large and jumbo space (5,000+ full-time employees)
• If you have a strong history of being highly collaborative within a large organization, as well as a track record of delivering results for clients this may be the role for you  

What is in it for you?

• Opportunity to grow and thrive with a Market Leader in the Voluntary benefits space
• Work for a global company with excellent benefits and a dynamic culture
• Excellent growth/advancement opportunity
• Work with collaborative, intelligent, solutions-focused colleagues who truly care about the work, and each other, while maintaining work-life balance

We will count on you to:

• Lead with the highest sense of integrity, professionalism, and team-first approach in support of Mercer’s strategic priorities
• Effectively support Mercer’s Health and Benefits strategy and value proposition by working cohesively with a large, matrixed team of Health, Wealth and Career colleagues to meet clients’ strategic objectives
• Directly manage a team of colleagues within the Voluntary Benefits Consulting team; actively mentor junior colleagues across the Voluntary Benefits Practice to deliver brand strength and growth
• Within a team structure, support a large book of Mercer clients containing Voluntary Benefits lines of coverage across various industries or specialties
• Develop and execute value-based expansion, penetration and retention strategies for client accounts leveraging an in-depth understanding of client needs, market trends and product and service offerings
• Effectively partner with carriers and vendors to drive market innovation and growth.
• Maintain a strong professional network and represent Mercer’s brand in the market

What you need to have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Life and Health and Property and Casualty licenses required
• 5+ years’ experience as a Voluntary Benefits Consultant
• 10+ years delivering Voluntary Benefits solutions to large and complex employers

What makes you stand out?

• Demonstrated success in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with management of multiple priorities and initiatives
• Growth mindset and proven problem-solving skills demonstrating perseverance and adaptability in a dynamic market
• Demonstrated success in building strong relationships internally and externally through effective communication, collaboration and team-building skills

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $151,000 to $302,500.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. 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.

Applications will be accepted until:

July 4, 2025