Associate Benefits Analyst – Employee Health & Benefits

Marsh McLennan • Troy, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Benefits Analyst is part of the Benefits Analyst team and obtains and analyzes group benefit program proposals for clients. The role analyzes bids for group health and welfare coverage, conducts benchmarking research and analysis, and develops detailed client reports. It provides substantial financial analysis for approximately three clients and supports a few small- to mid-sized fully insured cases, with a high level of accuracy in its work product. The position spends significant time in Excel and provides mid-level support to assigned Senior Benefit Analysts and the department.

Requirements

• One to three years of office administrative or financial support experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism when working with clients and vendors.
• Strict adherence to company rules regarding HIPAA.
• Flexibility to arrive early and stay late as needed.
• Strong, pleasant telephone and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and coworkers by phone and in person.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to proofread one's own work and the work of others.
• Ability to work proactively and consistently deliver high-quality work.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate urgency, and carry multiple projects through to completion.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints and handle frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, change, delays, and unexpected events.
• Ability to maintain a mature, problem-solving approach and general knowledge of how to get things done.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in finance, mathematics, or another related area is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and analyze group benefit program proposals for clients.
• Analyze bids for group health and welfare coverage.
• Conduct benchmarking research and analysis.
• Develop detailed client reports.
• Provide substantial financial analysis for approximately three clients.
• Work on a few small- to mid-sized fully insured cases while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Provide mid-level support to assigned Senior Benefit Analysts and the department.

Benefits

• Generous time off, including personal time and volunteering.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid work.
• Charitable contribution match programs.
• Stock purchase opportunities.
• Colleague well-being benefits and resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level