Consultant

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute client benefit strategies; advise clients on all areas of compliance.
• Assist in preparing requests for proposals and renewals of benefit coverage.
• Provide client utilization and monthly financial reporting to clients with analysis of activity and large claim detail.
• Partner with Producers to lead client meetings and presentations, and onboard new clients.
• Delegate tasks, training, and onboarding as appropriate.
• Participate in market meetings, client functions, industry seminars and training programs as directed.
• Maintain knowledge of benchmarking, reporting & analytics, compliance, and regulations in the benefits arena.
• Define and execute strategies to maintain ACA compliance and expanded benefit consulting services for clients.
• Develop annual planning calendar for book of business.
• Partner with Benefit Carriers to develop strategies and services to drive participant goals and ensure compliance with overall plan guideline and regulations.
• Provide direction on client messaging strategy and media, and review client employee benefits related communications content.
• Aid clients with inbound support related to short & long term benefits investment strategy, plan design, rates, and open enrollment tools.
• Actively participate in client strategy discussions and provide strategic analysis and consulting expertise for clients’ benefit programs.
• Manage client benefits program implementation and the annual client benefits renewal process.
• Manage and facilitate client escalations for your clients.
• Participate in and assist in oversight of compliance (1094/1095, PCORI, etc.), wellness and DOL audits for assigned clients.
• Some travel required, including overnight travel.
• Must be willing to conduct meetings after hours, as requested by clients.

Qualifications

• Three plus years of experience working in carrier or broker related environment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple clients.
• Detail oriented, resourceful, strong decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication, communication written up after every renewal meeting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and client service skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and perform well under pressure.
• Ability to participate both as a team member and as a team leader.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Project management skills necessary to successfully plan, manage and execute deliverables.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.