H&B Consultant
Mercer · Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
- On site
- Full-time
- $95,000 / year
- Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Job highlights
- Manage client health benefit programs and strategies.
- Conduct financial analysis, underwriting, and data analytics.
- Oversee project management and deliver client solutions.
- Liaise with clients, carriers, and internal teams.
- Ensure compliance and facilitate plan implementation.
About the role
Health and Benefits Consultant
As a Health and Benefits Consultant at Mercer, you will provide comprehensive financial, contract, and administrative analysis. You will manage project components, address ad-hoc client requests, and solve administrative and operations issues.
Financial Analysis and Support
- Support financial analysis and review, including underwriting, data analytics, and partnership with actuaries for funding analysis.
Client Strategy and Implementation
- Contribute to the consulting team in developing overall client strategy.
- Interpret and present benchmark data to clients.
- Ensure plan and program changes are properly implemented to embody client strategy.
Project Management
- Demonstrate strong project management skills to ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables.
- Delegate and review project work of more junior colleagues.
- Manage internal specialty resources to ensure client deliverables meet goals and deadlines.
Client Communication and Reporting
- Assist with the preparation, completion of peer review, and delivery of clear, concise, client-friendly communications.
- Work directly with clients to manage the request for proposal (RFP) process with health insurance carriers and internal analysts.
- Collect and review health benefits information from various sources, including client data, carrier responses, and prepare data in a template format.
- Review transparency documents and ensure compliance with professional standards (templates, client calendar, peer review, transparency).
- Peer review information, analyze and interpret results, edit and finalize the executive summary report for client delivery.
Carrier and Vendor Relationship Management
- Establish necessary carrier/vendor relationships with appropriate contacts to serve clients.
- Handle all administration, including eligibility, claims, billing, plan implementation, contracts, plan changes, and necessary amendments.
About Mercer and Marsh
Mercer is a business of Marsh, a global leader in risk, reinsurance, capital, people, investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue exceeding $27 billion and over 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps clients thrive through perspective.
Diversity and Inclusion
Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity in all its forms.
Work Arrangement
Mercer is committed to hybrid work, offering flexibility with remote work and the benefits of in-office collaboration. Colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week, with at least one anchor day per week for team in-person collaboration.
Key skills/competency
- Health Benefits Consulting
- Financial Analysis
- Underwriting
- Data Analytics
- Client Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Request for Proposal (RFP) Management
- Carrier Relations
- Benefit Plan Implementation
- Regulatory Compliance
Skills & topics
- Health Benefits Consultant
- Consulting
- Financial Analysis
- Underwriting
- Data Analytics
- Client Management
- Project Management
- RFP
- Benefits Administration
- Mercer
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant experience in health benefits, financial analysis, and project management, using keywords from the job description.
- Showcase client management skills: Emphasize your ability to manage client relationships, RFPs, and carrier interactions.
- Demonstrate analytical capabilities: Detail your experience with underwriting, data analytics, and interpreting benchmark data.
- Understand Mercer's culture: Research Mercer's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and hybrid work to align your application.
- Prepare for hybrid work: Be ready to discuss your experience and comfort level with a hybrid work model.
Technical preparation
Review health benefits plan structures.,Practice financial modeling and data analysis.,Familiarize with underwriting principles.,Understand RFP process and carrier negotiations.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex client problem you solved.,How do you manage multiple project deadlines?,Give an example of influencing a client.,How do you delegate and mentor junior staff?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of a Health and Benefits Consultant at Mercer?
- The Health and Benefits Consultant at Mercer is responsible for financial and contract analysis, managing project components, supporting underwriting and data analytics, developing client strategies, overseeing project deliverables, managing carrier relationships, and ensuring compliance with professional standards.
- What is Mercer's approach to work arrangements for this Health and Benefits Consultant role?
- Mercer embraces a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility. Consultants are expected to work from their local office or onsite with clients at least three days a week, fostering both remote flexibility and in-office collaboration.
- What kind of analytical skills are important for the Health and Benefits Consultant position?
- Strong analytical skills are crucial, including experience with financial analysis, underwriting, data analytics, and the ability to interpret benchmark data to inform client strategies and solutions.
- How does Mercer ensure diversity and inclusion within its teams for roles like Health and Benefits Consultant?
- Mercer, as part of Marsh, is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment. They actively seek to attract and retain talent by embracing diversity in all its aspects.
- What is the typical client interaction like for a Health and Benefits Consultant at Mercer?
- Consultants work directly with clients, managing the RFP process with carriers, collecting and analyzing health benefits information, and delivering clear, client-friendly communications and executive summary reports.
- How does Mercer support professional development for its consultants?
- While not explicitly detailed in the job description, Mercer's commitment to hybrid work and collaboration suggests an environment that supports professional development through team interaction and client engagement.
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