Employee Benefits Financial Analyst
HUB International Limited (“HUB”) is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a broad array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. With over 21,000 employees in 600+ offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to industry-leading success in Mergers and Acquisitions.
About the role
A Financial Analyst (FA) assists the Financial Consultants (FC) in the day-to-day needs of the business. Typical functions include gathering and auditing monthly financial data, completing initial technical sections of financial deliverables, and coordinating Stop Loss RFPs with the internal stop-loss marketing team. The FA prepares spreadsheets to display and communicate fees, premiums, total cost, and claims experience in a professional format for client presentations. The primary role is to meet the financial needs of the client in a supportive capacity, ensuring the FC can participate in client meetings and financial strategy sessions.
Responsibilities
- Completes initial level of standard financial deliverables
- Assists in drafting technical sections of reports and presentation materials
- Meets the needs of clients in a supportive role
- Recognizes the value of working with and contributing to a client team environment
- Demonstrates attention to detail and follow-through to ensure client team satisfaction
- Shows appropriate urgency in task completion
- Actively listens, takes notes, and comprehends subject matter during and after training
- Asks probing questions to clarify understanding
- Ensures performance and output meet client team expectations
- Manages and obtains client financial data
- Consistently meets deadlines
- Proactively reaches out to the team to adhere to timelines and prepare for meetings
- Participates in updating tools and templates as projects arise
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of employee benefits compliance requirements
- Assists with resolving client or vendor data and financial issues
- Gains understanding of the strategic planning process and client service cycle
Requirements
- 1-5 years of insurance experience
- Life & Health License or successfully completes Life & Health licensing course and exams within the first three months of employment
- Superior customer service and critical thinking skills, with the ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer systems, Excel, and Microsoft Office
- Self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability or adaptability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Qualifications
- College degree; preferably in Finance or Math
- A working knowledge of employee benefit plans, including HMOs, PPOs, HSAs, indemnity plans, as well as ancillary coverage such as life, disability, dental, and voluntary insurances (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and benefits offerings
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus voluntary insurance options
- Health Savings Account funding
- 401k matching program
- Company-paid Life and Short-Term Disability Plans
- Supplemental Life and Long-Term Disability Options
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous PTO package (vacation, holiday, sick, and personal time off)
- Great work/life balance
- Employee engagement events
- Opportunity to learn from top talent in the industry
- Growth potential within a constantly expanding company
- A rewarding career that supports local businesses and communities
- Strong community involvement through HUB Gives