Consultant - Global Benefits Financing

Company:Mercer

Description:

Consultant, Global Benefits Financing – MMB Multinational

The MMB Multinational Financing team is responsible for creating new financing strategies and solutions for multinational clients and improving the way that we manage and interact with global insurers. The purpose of this role is to lead the delivery of global benefits financing solutions for some of our most complex clients. The scope of this role is global; however the focus will be on clients headquartered in the UK, Europe and Asia. The role is critical to the MMB Multinational growth strategy and will be responsible for developing expertise, improving market profile and growing revenue with multinational clients.

We will count on you to:

• Create and deliver international employee benefit programs and financing solutions for multinational clients

• This role will be particularly focused on international employee benefits captive arrangements and will provide consulting services to clients from feasibility and implementation through to ongoing program management

• Improve our market profile and reputation in relation to global benefits financing

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Marsh to deliver the best of the firm to our clients

• Support the MMB Multinational Commercial, Client Excellence and Advisory teams to deliver on our growth strategy and provide new, innovative solutions to existing clients

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert, develop training programs and support colleagues across Marsh in delivering financing solutions to clients

• Support strategic carrier initiatives in partnership with MMB carrier management to better leverage our relationships with global/regional carriers. Take responsibility for MMB Multinational’s overall relationship with 1-2 global carriers

• Actively contribute to developing the global strategy and priorities for the MMB Multinational Financing team

What you need to have:

• Deep knowledge and experience of global health and benefits insurance, consulting or broking

• Proven experience and expertise in delivering global benefits financing solutions for large multinational companies, in particular experience of implementing and managing captive solutions

• Experience of delivering technical services to captive clients including feasibility studies, insurance pricing and reinsurance

• An established network and reputation in the market

• Knowledge of local employee benefits practice and requirements in key international markets

• Ability to prioritize and lead multiple projects simultaneously

• Very good analytical and data management skills

• The ability to travel internationally (up to 20% of the time)

What makes you stand out:

• Strong oral and written communication & presentation skills

• Ability to influence and engage senior decision-makers (clients, internal stakeholders and carriers)

• Ability to work within a team environment across borders and to work independently

• Strong self-starter, able to independently create and execute on a plan

• Client focused with an instinct for growth

• Experience working in/with multiple countries

• Actuarial or underwriting background is an advantage

• Advanced analytics and technology skills are a strong asset

• Native or fluent English language, other language skills would be an advantage

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.