Health Benefits Consultant

The Opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity for an ideal candidate to perform in a secondary client relationship or business development role and may perform in a primary role for select prospect/client relationships. The Consultant is developing a reputation for technical expertise that is sought within the business unit and possibly beyond and, has developed expertise in at least one practice area and demonstrates ability to use original thinking in problem-solving. The incumbent manages projects involving medium-sized and/or complex cases that may involve coordination of integrated resources and, exercised cooperation, initiative and commitment to meeting assignment and project deadlines. The Consultant contributes formally to revenue growth via ability to identify opportunities for extension of own projects and/or for obtaining assignments from existing or new logo clients in their practice area. The Consultant proactively mentors and coaches junior staff members and, contributes to a work culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

The Role:

Client team and project experiences involve extensive client-facing opportunities and are purposely designed to provide broad-based exposure to the design, development, and implementation aspects of employee benefit projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Contributes to a work culture that is diverse and inclusive.

• Focuses on developing advanced knowledge/skills including advising clients on complex subject matter.

• Has broad/deep practice area expertise; expanding to familiarity with services provided by other Segal practices.

• Manages projects involving medium-sized and/or complex cases that may involve coordination of integrated resources within office or region.

• Contributes expertise to peers, subordinates and clients; may formally mentor and develop subordinate staff.

• Conducts final review of work products.

• Influences clients at more senior levels.

• Assumes responsibility to help client teams understand client needs.

• Contributes formally to revenue growth via ability to identify opportunities for extension of own projects and/or for obtaining assignments from existing or new clients in practice area.

• Contributes to firm’s thought leadership, intellectual capital and/or innovation and quality improvement initiatives.

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Key Requirements:

The position is open to candidates with up to five years of health benefits consulting, health insurance, or underwriting experience. Other key requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Health Policy).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

• Proficiency with Excel and other computer software.

• Strong project management skills combined with the ability to succeed in fast-paced environment while managing multiple conflicting deadlines.

• Prior work experience or internship related to benefits analyses or underwriting is beneficial.

• Professional certification (CEBS, GBA, etc.), or health and welfare underwriting training beneficial.

• Actuarial experience and/or exam progress is not required but is a noted benefit.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Segal

We recognize that individuals bring a broad range of experience and abilities that go beyond the technical requirements of a job. If your experience and qualifications are close to what you see described here, we encourage you to apply. Diversity of employment, skills and life experience, combined with passion, are key to innovation and excellence. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the interview process and…thank you for considering Segal.

About Segal and its Total Rewards Program
Segal is a privately owned, leading North American employee benefit, human resources and investment management consulting firm with over 83 years of history providing trusted advice that improves lives. Clients include public and private corporations, multiemployer trust funds, public sector entities, higher education institutions, institutional advisors, among many others.

Our total rewards programs are a key part of what makes Segal a special place to work. The current salary range for this position is $101,500 to $130,000 (flexibility depending on the candidate’s experience) plus an annual performance bonus based on company profitability and employee performance. In addition, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to include a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, matching and discretionary contributions to a 401(k) profit sharing plan, medical and prescription benefits including contributions to a health savings account for eligible employees, dental benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness benefit reimbursements and rewards, and professional credential and tuition reimbursement. Segal also provides comprehensive paid time off including holidays, vacation days, sick leave, paid family leave and sabbaticals.

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Segal is the right size, the right organization and…the right move for you! Please apply now.