GBM Account Specialist

Marsh; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + buy/sell up to 5

Excellent pension contributions

Private health insurance

Employee assistance program

Lifestyle benefits

Volunteering opportunities

Employee networks

Job summary

Marsh in London is seeking an organised Operations Support professional to assist with the management of Global Benefits Management (GBM) appointments and insu red employee benefits. You will coordinate with local brokers and clients, ensure governance adherence and help drive renewal directions and project timelines.

The role emphasises strong communication, data handling, and the ability to work in a global team. Hybrid working with in-office presence required several days weekly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Insurance, Financial Services or Employee Benefits sectors, working with multinationals.
• Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience in process building, best practices and/or efficiency projects
• Strong oral, written communication and presentation skills
• Good analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work within a global team environment
• Strong self-starter, fast learner, quality conscious and committed to deadlines
• Strong teamwork skills combined with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing management of GBM appointments and maintain client satisfaction, ensuring key activities are completed and internal / external parties are aligned
• Ensure GBM Rules of the Road (governance document) are adhered to by local brokers
• Provide renewal directions / compile project timelines for local brokers and clients
• Outline data / reporting expectations to local brokers and clients
• Maintain internal policy tracking and inventory platforms and support with the management of benefit platforms, where required
• Peer review tasks completed by Centre of Excellence and send deliverables to clients
• Support with sales opportunities and demonstration of our policy tracking and inventory platforms

Skills

Organizational skills

Coordination skills

Client-facing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Global teamwork

Self-starter

Meeting deadlines

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Global Benefits Management (GBM) allows multinational organisations to manage their insured employee benefits around the world more effectively. The Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) global GBM solution delivers everything clients need when it comes to local broking renewals, global co-ordination, technology, governance and consulting.

What can you expect?

The purpose of the role is to provide operational support in respect of the management of a GBM, the associated insured employee benefits and any ad hoc tasks to internal and external parties.

This position would suit an individual who has shown exceptionally strong organisational and co-ordination skills, has a good grasp of insured employee benefits, is comfortable working within a client-facing role and would thrive in a position where the culture is very collaborative.

This position, whilst based in London, offers flexible working with the expectation to be in the office twice per week or as required.

What’s in it for you?

• To join a truly global organisation that can offer excellent career development opportunities
• The chance to be involved with a broad range of projects, relating to employee benefits, supporting clients with specific requirements or issues they are experiencing
• The opportunity to work with global organisations and make a real difference in how they manage and deliver benefits globally
• Be part of a great team of people, with flexible working and a competitive salary
• A comprehensive benefits programs including: 25 days holiday, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year, excellent pension contributions, private health insurance, employee assistance program, a range of lifestyle benefits, volunteering opportunities and to be part of various employee network programs

We will rely on you to:

• Support the implementation and ongoing management of GBM appointments and maintain client satisfaction, ensuring key activities are completed and internal / external parties are aligned
• Ensure GBM Rules of the Road (governance document) are adhered to by local brokers
• Provide renewal directions / compile project timelines for local brokers and clients
• Outline data / reporting expectations to local brokers and clients
• Maintain internal policy tracking and inventory platforms and support with the management of benefit platforms, where required
• Peer review tasks completed by Centre of Excellence and send deliverables to clients
• Support with sales opportunities and demonstration of our policy tracking and inventory platforms

What you need to have

• Previous experience in the Insurance, Financial Services or Employee Benefits sectors, working with multinationals
• Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience in process building, best practices and/or efficiency projects
• Strong oral, written communication and presentation skills
• Good analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work within a global team environment
• Strong self-starter, fast learner, quality conscious and committed to deadlines
• Strong teamwork skills combined with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What makes you stand out:

• Knowledge/experience in global and/or regional insured employee benefits or other insurance Account Management
• Experience managing benefit renewals in conjunction with Flexible Benefits platform providers
• Language skills are a plus and highly desired, but not essential

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.
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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.