Health And Benefits Associate Director
As a Health and Benefits Associate Director, you will lead client engagements involving the design and management of the full array of health and benefits programs. You will drive the strategy and grow relationships with current clients by leveraging your expertise alongside WTW's array of solutions and capabilities and will generate new business by participating in prospecting activities. You will have the opportunity to provide input into the evolution of the WTW Health and Benefits practice and to be a leader in the marketplace.
The Role :
You will have the opportunity to generate business by participating in new business activities and expanding existing client engagements. You will have the opportunity to position yourself to grow into a senior relationship management and / or leadership role by serving as the pivotal point of contact on all projects and working alongside industry experts on cutting edge solutions.
Lead the design / management of group medical, dental, wellbeing, disability and time off plans for clients. Responsibilities include :
- Serving as lead project manager for clients; materially contributing to project plan creation and leading the team on delivery; ensuring progress against established objectives, budgets, timelines, deliverables and quality standards
- Proactively advising clients and ensuring the delivery of superior client service
- Facilitating specialist resources and subject matter experts in health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and compliance
- Reviewing financial analyses including but not limited to developing pricing and employee contributions strategies, modelling plan design alternatives and calculating reserves
- Supporting the generation of new business by participating in prospecting opportunities as part of a broader team
- Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams
- Leading the client team, assigning project roles / responsibilities, and ensuring accountability
- Mentoring junior colleagues
- Conducting review of client deliverable to ensure alignment to client objectives, leverage of optimal WTW services and solutions, and adherence to WTW professional excellence standards
Qualifications : The Requirements :
10+ years' experience and demonstrated success in the design / management of increasingly complex health and welfare plans gained in a consulting or brokerage environment or similar experience in a consultative role gained at a carrier or vendorStrong financial skills : prior experience in health and welfare product pricing, underwriting or valuation work preferredAbility to expand relationships with current clientsPolished and well developed oral and written communication skillsFlexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issuesStrong analytical, creative and integrative skillsExcellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPointState Life and Health license required within 90 days of joiningCEBS designation, or health and welfare actuarial or underwriting training desiredBachelor's degree strongly preferred; high school diploma requiredCompensation and Benefits :
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements for various state / local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual qualifications, education / profession certifications, experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).
Compensation :
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $115,000- $150,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
Company Benefits :
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply) :
Health and Welfare Benefits : Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work / Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)Leave Benefits : Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state / local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time OffRetirement Benefits : Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k)