Multiple Employer Solutions Strategic Consultant

Voya Financial • Hartford, CT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Voya is seeking a Multiple Employer Solutions (MES) Strategic Consultant to join our dynamic team. This role will serve as a strategic partner and subject matter expert and strategic partner, working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to drive the success of our MES initiatives. The consultant will play a critical role in expanding Voya’s presence in the pooled employer plan space by supporting sales efforts, educating intermediaries, and influencing product strategy—while also streamlining internal processes and providing high-level support across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or industry certifications (e.g., CFP, CPC) preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in retirement plan consulting, strategic sales support, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of pooled employer plans, competitive landscape and retirement industry regulations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; ability to influence and educate diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
• Experience with process improvement and digital workflow tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth and Advocacy Collaborate with sales teams and sales leadership to develop and execute strategies that increase adoption of MES solutions
• Identify new business opportunities and assist with RFP responses, finalist presentations, and client discussions.
• Provide strategic input on product development and competitive positioning.
• Represent business as the subject matter expert on projects and when partnering internally on new initiatives to grow sales
• Education & Thought Leadership Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for MES, educating internal teams and external partners (advisors, consultants, TPAs).
• Deliver training sessions, webinars, and presentations to promote Voya’s MES capabilities.
• Represent Voya at industry events and conferences.
• Collaboration & Relationship Management Build strong relationships across internal teams and external partners to promote pooled plan solutions.
• Partner with strategic accounts and distribution teams to uncover new opportunities and share best practices.
• Communicate wins and updates across channels.
• Marketing & Content Development and Process Improvement Contribute to marketing materials, thought leadership content, and campaigns supporting MES growth.
• Assist in developing digital sales resources and competitive intelligence summaries.
• Streamline internal processes by replacing manual workflows with more efficient solutions.
• Performance & Metrics Support achievement of year-over-year growth metrics and advisor engagement targets.
• Assist in developing, executing and tracking strategic priorities across the sales teams to promote transparency and growth.
• Participate in quarterly specialty sales webinars and strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
• 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
• Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
• Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees