Financial Consultant - Employee Benefits

IMA Financial Group, Inc.; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Performance Bonus

Stock Purchase

Medical Plans

Prescription Drugs

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Flexible Work Options

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

IMA Financial Group, Inc. in Newton, Massachusetts is seeking a candidate with over 6 years of financial consulting experience. The role involves leading strategic discussions around employee benefit plans, managing proposals, and negotiating with carriers while maintaining positive client relationships. Proficiency in financial analysis and project management is vital. A 4-year degree is preferred, and the position offers a salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 along with comprehensive benefits including a performance bonus and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Attains Life and Health license & maintains through continuing education requirements.
• Limited travel required (less than 25%).
• Ability to be firm and persuasive while maintaining good relationships.
• Handles confidential information with tact and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex technical work and strategic financial consulting regarding employee benefit plans.
• Prepares and manages RFPs for self-funded TPA and stop loss submissions.
• Initiates review of fully insured medical and self-funded renewals.
• Negotiates with carriers based on client’s targeted goals.
• Builds and customizes reports to fit client needs.

Skills

6+ years of similar or related experience

Proficiency with MS Office Suites

Understands concepts of underwriting and actuarial computations

Analyzes and interprets data

Effectively manages multiple projects while meeting timelines

Education

4-year degree or equivalent experience

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and demonstrates IMA’s core values
• Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates
• Interacts professionally and timely with internal and external clients via email, phone and in-person
• Financial Strategy
  • Leads complex technical work and strategic financial consulting regarding employee benefit plans
  • Communicates technical analysis to clients regarding cost projections, savings opportunities, and proper risk management
  • Drives local process improvements and supports innovation
• Marketing/RFPs
  • Prepares and manages RFP for all self‑funded TPA and stop loss submissions to market with Client Executive direction
  • Collects, manages, and reviews proposals on self‑funded TPA and stop loss marketing events
  • Updates marketing results into spreadsheet ensuring accuracy to be used internally and in client presentation
• Renewals
  • Initiates review of fully insured medical, and self‑funded TPA and stop loss renewals, including plans, cost, contributions and contract terms
  • Leads recommendations to client regarding renewal analysis
  • Utilizes actuarial models to assess changes to risk and plan structure
• Partnership & Negotiation
  • Negotiates with carriers based on client’s targeted goals
  • Maintains ongoing relationships with carrier and vendor partners
• Provides analysis for benchmarking, contribution, disruption, network, stop loss deductible and GeoAccess analysis
• Provides and communicates underwriting cost projections for self‑funded medical/Rx, dental, and vision products.
• Develops and communicates self‑funded IBNP analysis to client
• Assesses proper risk and funding structures such as fully insured vs. self‑funded analysis, and presents findings to client to align with client goals
• Reporting
  • With minimal guidance, analyzes data for inconsistencies and trends
  • Provides a written and oral summary of findings to Client Executive, and directs strategic considerations for managing cost
  • Builds and customizes reports to fit client needs
• Presentation
  • Prepares client presentations and presents in front of client with as part of team with Client Executive, Client Manager, and various subject matter experts.
• Provides mentorship to analysts and performs technical review of work
• Serves as a subject matter expert for specific financial strategy functions, and leads local process improvements
• Serves as experienced peer reviewer, ensuring standards of practice and work quality standards are met

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• 6+ years of similar or related experience
• Prefer college graduate, 4-year degree or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suites
• Attains Life and Health license & maintains through continuing education requirements
• Limited travel required (less than 25%)
• Understands concepts of underwriting and actuarial computations
• Analyzes and interprets data
• Effectively manages multiple projects while meeting timelines
• Ability to be firm and persuasive when needed, while maintaining good relationships
• Handles confidential information with tact and discretion

Salary Range: $90,000 USD - $120,000 USD

Benefits

• Annual Performance Bonus
• Stock Purchase
• Medical Plans
• Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Vision
• Family Assistance Program
• FSA
• HSA
• Pre-Tax Parking Plan
• 401(k)
• Life/AD&DD
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity
• Long Term Care
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• Business Travel Accident
• Identity Theft
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work Options
• Paid Holidays
• Sabbatical
• Gift Matching
• Well-Being Stipend
• Personal and Professional Development

In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.

The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.