Data Consultant - Employee Benefits

Oswald•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Would you like to take ownership in a dynamic, high-growth business that truly walks the talk? Oswald Companies seeks goal-driven professionals ready to take their career to the next level. Job Summary : Responsible for performing and presenting data analysis for assigned accounts and complete special project deliverables in the Group Benefits Business Unit; conducts complex analysis and customized models on multi-national accounts across many lines of coverage and varying funding mechanisms. Supports sales growth and retention objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or related field from a four-year college or university T en or more years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior experience gathering, manipulating, and deciphering data required.
Prior experience in delivering analytical findings and recommendations required.
Prior experience working in a group benefits environment required.
Prior analytical and research experience required.
Strong attention to detail particularly with mathematical information
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize accordingly.
Ability to focus on work-at-hand; not easily distracted.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated resourcefulness; works well independently and on a team.
Manages stress well.
Self-confident with capable interpersonal skills
Strong client-facing and presentation abilities

Responsibilities

Manages large projects from inception and design through post-implementation assessment, working closely with internal departments and clients.
Attends client meetings as lead data consultant; presents to key business leaders to explain analytical findings and financial recommendations; demonstrates strong client-facing skills and engenders client’s confidence in the data recommendations / findings.
Provides insight on various funding methodologies to include fully insured projections, carrier rating methodologies, self-insured stop-loss risk levels, and other alternative funding programs.
Analyzes data to identify plan utilization, financial trends, and comparative industry benchmarks as the basis for preparing financial projections, utilizing benchmarking resources and tools, developing COBRA rates, and making recommendations for plan design modification.
Ability to assess reasonableness of results of own work and establish strong peer review strategies; provides mentorship and coaching for Analysts and Senior Analysts.
Interfaces with colleagues from other practices and markets on assignments that reflect the client’s broader business issues.
Collaborates with Client Executive to drive strategic direction with data-driven analysis; works closely to identify and develop solutions to minimize risk and maximize cost effectiveness.
Accesses the data of existing clients to conduct a financial analysis of relevant information to aid in the evaluation of plan performance, both current and projected experience.
Assist in RFP process for new business and participates in finalist meetings as the Analytics SME.
Takes ownership of an assigned book of business.
Provides internal teams with accurate deliverables in a timely fashion to meet client expectations; maintains a concise and consistent level of communication within the team.
Collaborates with other Data Analytics team members to share knowledge and contribute to the design and utilization of client deliverables; remains current on compliance regulations and incorporates that knowledge into existing data analytics tools; builds team synergy for department effectiveness.
Prioritizes and manages workload effectively, thinks through issues and determines alternative solutions to meet deadlines and improve personal productivity.

Benefits

At Oswald, you will have the opportunity to build a long-term career with unlimited growth potential.
Aim high, work hard and we’ll help you achieve your goals.
At Oswald, you will experience our caring work environment.
We care about our Employee-Owners, we care about our customers, and we care about the world around us.
Our caring personality comes to life in the form of volunteering in the community.
We even give employees paid time off to volunteer with an organization of their choice.
At Oswald, you will achieve a work-life balance.
We care about your physical and emotional well-being, so work-life balance is encouraged and practiced.
We understand you have a life outside of work, and we want you to live it.
At Oswald, you will have access to a world-class Total Rewards package.
We truly value our people, which shows in our compensation, benefits, and perks.
In addition to competitive pay, we have designed a performance-based annual incentive program.
All employees are eligible to earn a bonus by meeting performance objectives.
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans and numerous supplemental benefit offerings.
Paid time off annually and a sabbatical at every 10-year service anniversary.
Ownership in the company in the form of company stock (discretionary profit-sharing and 401(k) match contribution)
Assistance with parking expenses, discount programs for area services/experiences, and financial support for professional development and licensure/designations
Access to specialized leadership development programming designed to take your career to the next level.
And so much more!