Lead Associate, Health & Benefits, Client Service Team

Overview AsaLeadHealthandBenefitsAssociateyouwillcontributetoawidevarietyofcomplexprojectsinvolvingthedesign,financingandongoingmanagementofthefullspectrumofhealthandbenefitprograms.Youwillserveastheleadprojectmanageronselectprojects,interfacewithvendorsandkeyclientsinternallyandexternally,createclientdeliverables,andensurequalitystandardsaremet.Youwillhavetheopportunitytosignificantlygrowyourhealthandbenefitsbusinessacumenaswellasyourfinancial,projectmanagementandclientrelationshipskillsbyworkingoncuttingedgeprojectsalongsideleadersintheindustry.

The Role Materiallycontributetocorehealthandbenefitsprojectsinvolvingthedesignandmanagementofgroupmedical,dental,life,disabilityandtimeoffbenefitsforlarge,complexclients,including:

Benefitplananalysis,design,costsavingsandfundingstrategies

Vendorprocurement,negotiationandoptimization

Incorporationofspecializedhealthmanagement,absenceanddisabilitymanagement,pharmacy,dataanalyticsandcompliancestrategies

PartnerwithConsultantstodeliversuperiorprojectmanagementonselectclients

Performfinancialanalysesincludingdevelopingpricingandemployeecontributionsstrategies,modellingplandesignalternativesandcalculatingreserves

Conductbenchmarkingstudiesandotherresearch;providevalueaddedanalysesandsummaries

Analyzeandcomparevendorproducts,servicesandcontracts

Design,distributeandevaluateresponsestosurveysandRFPs

Buildrelationshipsinternallyandcollaborateeffectivelyoncross-functionalteams

Reviewanalyticalwork,mentoranddevelopjuniorlevelstaff

Contributetothedevelopmentofnewintellectualcapital

Qualifications

4+ years’ experience dealing with health and welfare plans, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company

Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget

Strong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner

Proven ability to identify and resolve issues

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills

Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint

State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining

Pursuit of CEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial / underwriting training encourage

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.

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

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

EOE, including disability/vets

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