Associate Benefits Analyst – Employee Health & Benefits

Marsh McLennan • Troy, AL

1d • 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, provides 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. The position spends significant time using Excel and provides mid-level support to assigned Senior Benefit Analysts and the department generally.

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.
• Strong telephone and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and coworkers by phone and in person.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and 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 and tight time constraints, and to handle frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, change, delays, or unexpected events.
• A mature, problem-solving approach and general knowledge of how to get things done.
• Flexibility to arrive early and stay late as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Obtain and analyze group benefit program proposals for clients.
• Analyze bids for group health and welfare coverage.
• Provide benchmarking research and analysis.
• Develop detailed client reports.
• Perform substantial financial analysis for approximately three clients.
• Support a few small- to mid-sized fully insured cases with a high level of accuracy.
• Provide mid-level support to assigned Senior Benefit Analysts and the department.
• Follow company rules regarding HIPAA.

Benefits

• Generous time off, including personal and volunteering time.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid work.
• Charitable contribution match programs.
• Stock purchase opportunities.
• Robust benefits programs and resources.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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