Data Consultant Employee Benefits

Job Description

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.

A Day in The Life :

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 clients 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 clients 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.

What Youll Need :

Bachelors 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 Specifically Required

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.

Who You Are :

The specific personal traits required to accomplish the essential duties of this job successfully include :

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

Required Experience :

Contract

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Microsoft Office,Customer Service,Communication skills,Microsoft Outlook,Microsoft Word,Business Management,Benefits Administration,Microsoft Excel,Insurance Sales,Customer relationship management,Human Resources

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1