Associate Manager - Absence, Disability Management and Life Insurance (ADML)

Willis Towers Watson; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Contributory pension plan (401k)

Job summary

Willis Towers Watson in Arlington, VA, is seeking an Absence, Disability Management and Life Insurance Senior Associate to lead design and management of complex group disability programs for large clients, participate in new business initiatives, and help develop intellectual capital.

You will manage projects, guide cross-functional teams, analyze data, build client relationships, and mentor junior staff while meeting regulatory requirements and travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in large group disability design/management in consulting or brokerage.
• Strong financial skills; prior underwriting or claims management preferred.
• Proven experience creating project plans and leading teams to deliver against plan guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide value-added consulting on large, sophisticated Absence, Disability Management and Life (ADML) projects; sample projects include analysis, design and cost savings strategies.
• Serve as project manager and day to day contact for clients; lead delivery, manage budgets and timelines.
• Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Complete and master analytical work; contribute to development of new intellectual capital.

Skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

As anAbsence, Disability Management and Life Insurance Senior Associate, you will be at the forefront of managing projects for large, complex clients involving the design and management of the full array of group disability and broader disability management programs. You will participate in new business activities and the creation of new intellectual capital. You will position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and/or leadership role by serving as the pivotal point on all projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions.

Note that visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

The Role

• Provide value-added consulting expertise on large, sophisticated Absence, Disability Management and Life (ADML) projects involving short- and long-term disability benefits, leave of absence programs, vacation/paid time-off, sick leave, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance and related programs; sample projects include:
• ADML benefit plan analysis, design and cost savings strategies
• Vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization
• Audits of vendor performance (financial and operational)
• Paid family and company leave program development

• Serve as project manager and day to day contact for clients; materially contribute to project plan creation and lead the team on delivery; ensure progress against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards
• Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
• Complete and master analytical work
• Contribute to the development of new intellectual capital

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience and success in the design/management of large group disability plans gained in a consulting or brokerage environment; alternatively, similar experience in a consultative role gained at a carrier or vendor
• Strong financial skills; prior experience in group disability underwriting or claims management strongly preferred
• Proven experience creating project plans and successfully leading teams in execution of the project against plan guidelines
• Demonstrated success in managing client issues and relationships
• Desire and ability to expand relationships with current clients
• Polished and well developed oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter attitude and ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues
• Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills
• Experience in training/mentoring junior staff
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• Availability to travel at least 15% (mainly day travel)
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably with significant quantitative coursework
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining.

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $90,000-$120,000 USD per year.

This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits:Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits:Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
• Retirement Benefits:Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

EOE, including disability/vets