Health & Benefits Consultant

Mercer•Montreal, QC

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our H&B Consulting team at Mercer as a Health & Benefits Consultant. This role will be based in Montreal, Quebec City, or Ottawa. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. The Health & Benefits Consultant will lead consulting engagements with 500+ life employers regarding their medical, dental, life, disability benefit plans and programs. This role will also negotiate with benefits carriers and vendors to secure health and welfare plan coverage for these employers. As Consultant, you may contribute to business development opportunities for the Montreal Market.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance or a related field.
Previous experience with large consulting firms dealing with major accounts.
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries / AMF license (or the process of obtaining)
At least 5 years’ experience in identifying, designing, recommending and implementing efficient, innovative business solutions to clients' complex health care benefits challenges
Expertise and industry reputation in the health & benefits field
Fluency in English and French as the incumbent must communicate with bilingual employees and clientele across Canada

Nice To Haves

Superior analytical and mathematical skills, strategic planning, communication, and listening skills
Proven management skills in leading large, complex projects
Strong, innovative sales and marketing skills plus the ability to market organizational strengths successfully

Responsibilities

Leading (or co-leading) complex client engagements, including managing overall service delivery, financial evaluations, plan design, renewals, business placement, benchmarking and other studies
Developing sophisticated benefits design and renewal strategies and drive the development of tools and solutions to address complex client issues
Effectively communicate Mercer's position on latest industry trends to clients
Being accountable for revenue/profitability for client accounts and projects
Generating sales by expanding revenues from existing clients and by leading prospecting efforts with new clients
Setting strategic direction that creates demand for new products/services in the marketplace
Review works related to the actuarial valuation of the obligation and expenses related to post-employment retirement benefits and / or post-employment benefits - using Canadian, U.S. and/or international accounting standards and according to the Mercer standards (optional)