Health & Benefits Consultant

Mercer; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer is seeking a Health & Benefits Consultant to join our H&B Consulting team in Canada. The role is based in Montreal, Quebec City, or Ottawa and is hybrid, requiring at least three days a week in the office.

You will lead engagements for 500+ life employers, negotiate with carriers, and contribute to business development for the Montreal Market, while driving renewal strategies and actuarial considerations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance or a related field.
• Experience with large consulting firms handling major accounts.
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries / AMF license (or pursuing).
• 5+ years designing and implementing health care benefits solutions.
• Expertise and industry reputation in health & benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex client engagements including service delivery, financial evaluations, plan design and renewals.
• Develop sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies and tools.
• Communicate Mercer's position on industry trends to clients.
• Own revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects.
• Generate sales by expanding revenues with existing clients and by prospecting new clients.
• Set strategic direction that creates demand for new products/services in the marketplace.

Skills

Fluency in English and French

Consulting experience

Analytical skills

Education

BA/BS in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance or related field

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our H&B Consulting team at Mercer as a Health & Benefits Consultant. This role will be based in Montreal, Quebec City, or Ottawa. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The Health & Benefits Consultant will lead consulting engagements with 500+ life employers regarding their medical, dental, life, disability benefit plans and programs. This role will also negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure health and welfare plan coverage for these employers. As Consultant, you may contribute to business development opportunities for the Montreal Market

We will count on you to:

• Leading (or co-leading) complex client engagements, including managing overall service delivery, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, business placement, benchmarking and other studies
• Developing sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies and drive the development of tools and solutions to address complex client issues
• Effectively communicate Mercer's position on latest industry trends to clients
• Being accountable for revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects
• Generating sales by expanding revenues from existing clients and by leading prospecting efforts with new clients
• Setting strategic direction that creates demand for new products/services in the marketplace
• Review works related to the actuarial valuation of the obligation and expenses related to post-employment retirement benefits and / or post-employment benefits - using Canadian, U.S. and/or international accounting standards and according to the Mercer standards (optional)

What you need to have:

• BA/BS degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance or a related field.
• Previous experience with large consulting firms dealing with major accounts.
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries / AMF license (or the process of obtaining)
• At least 5 years' experience in identifying, designing, recommending and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to clients' complex health care benefits challenges
• Expertise and industry reputation in the health & benefits field
• Fluency in English and French as the incumbent must communicate with bilingual employees and clientele across Canada

What makes you stand out:

• Superior analytical and mathematical skills, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills
• Proven management skills in leading large, complex projects
• Strong, innovative sales and marketing skills plus the ability to market organizational strengths successfully

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In accordance with applicable legislation, Marsh will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual's particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need please contact [e-mail]

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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