Employee Benefits Associate Consultant

Alexander Lloyd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Lloyd in London is seeking an Associate Consultant to join our Benefits Consulting team in a client-facing role. You will manage a portfolio of employee benefits clients and support senior consultants on large accounts.

You will report to the Head of Benefits Consulting and collaborate with insurers and providers to ensure renewal and market reviews are handled professionally, compliant with regulations, and well-communicated to clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in an employee benefits consultancy or employee benefits environment.
• Good understanding of employee benefits products and services.
• Knowledge of regulatory framework applicable to employee benefits.
• Experience using CRM, administration, and productivity software systems.
• GR1, IF1, IF7 or equivalent qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of employee benefits clients.
• Oversee renewal and market review processes.
• Prepare renewal reports, client presentations, and recommendations.
• Respond to day-to-day client queries and provide ongoing support.
• Manage membership and scheme administration activities.
• Attend client, insurer, and provider meetings.
• Support senior consultants in the management of key accounts.
• Assist with new business opportunities from existing and prospective clients.
• Support internal projects and team initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records using internal databases and back-office systems.
• Attend industry and third-party networking events.

Skills

CRM software

Administration tools

Productivity software

Regulatory knowledge

Employee benefits knowledge

Client relationship management

Education

GR1

IF1

IF7

Tools

Back-office systems

CRM systems

Job description

Associate Consultant - Employee Benefits

London- Hybrid Full-Time Permanent

Are you an experienced employee benefits professional looking to take the next step in your consulting career?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established independent wealth management and employee benefits consultancy based in the heart of London who provide bespoke advice and support to organisations of all sizes, helping them design, implement and manage employee benefit programmes that deliver real value to both businesses and their employees.

They are currently looking for an Associate Consultant to join their Benefits Consulting team in a client-facing role offering the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of clients while supporting senior consultants on larger strategic accounts.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Benefits Consulting, you will be responsible for managing client relationships, delivering excellent service, and supporting the ongoing development of our employee benefits proposition.

You will work closely with clients, insurers, and providers to ensure benefit schemes are effectively managed, renewed, and communicated, whilst maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of employee benefits clients.
• Oversee and manage renewal and market review processes.
• Prepare renewal reports, client presentations, and recommendations.
• Respond to day-to-day client queries and provide ongoing support.
• Manage membership and scheme administration activities.
• Attend client, insurer, and provider meetings.
• Support senior consultants in the management of key accounts.
• Assist with new business opportunities from existing and prospective clients.
• Support internal projects and team initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records using internal databases and back-office systems.
• Attend industry and third-party networking events.

Skills & Competencies

• Previous experience working within an employee benefits consultancy or employee benefits environment.
• Good working knowledge of employee benefits products and services.
• Understanding of the regulatory framework applicable to employee benefits.
• Experience using CRM, administration, and productivity software systems.
• Relevant qualifications such as GR1, IF1, IF7, or equivalent would be advantageous.

What's in it for you?

• Work within a respected independent consultancy with a strong reputation for client service.
• Join a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to a diverse client portfolio, from SMEs to larger organisations.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our roles unfortunately we cannot respond to each application individually, therefore if you do not hear back from one of our consultants you have not been shortlisted for this role. Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.