Senior Consultant Job at Marsh McLennan Agency, Boston, MA

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  • Marsh McLennan Agency
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

About the Company

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. As part of Marsh McLennan, the world’s leading professional services firm in risk, strategy, and people, MMA combines the personal service of a local consultant with the global resources of an industry leader.

About the Role

The Senior Consultant on the Employee Health & Benefits (EH&B) team serves as a strategic advisor to clients, helping them design, implement, and manage employee benefit programs that align with their business goals and talent strategies. This individual partners closely with clients’ HR and finance leaders to deliver thoughtful, data-driven solutions that balance cost, compliance, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary benefits advisor for a portfolio of mid-to-large market clients, providing strategic consulting on plan design, funding, compliance, and vendor management.
  • Lead client meetings, renewal strategies, and annual planning processes in collaboration with internal account management and analytics teams.
  • Evaluate and recommend benefit program options, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.
  • Analyze claims data and benchmark information to identify cost drivers and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Support clients in navigating legislative and compliance requirements, such as ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
  • Partner with carriers and vendors to negotiate renewals and ensure service excellence.
  • Serve as a mentor and subject matter expert to Consultants, Account Managers, and Analysts on the EH&B team.
  • Contribute to business development efforts by participating in finalist meetings and assisting in the development of proposals and presentations.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in employee benefits consulting or related role within a brokerage, carrier, or HR department.
  • Strong knowledge of health and welfare plan design, compliance, and funding arrangements.
  • Exceptional client relationship management skills and executive presence.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
  • Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Licensed in Life & Health (or ability to obtain upon hire).

Required Skills

  • 7-10 years in the insurance industry experience with a thorough understanding of all benefit plans (medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, etc) design, rate structures, funding alternatives and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent communication and presentation with advanced writing skills.
  • Proficient in Health & Welfare compliance (i.e. HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 5500, ACA, DOL, etc.).
  • Life & Health Licensure or commitment to achieving within 6 months of start date.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of internal staff & management, external clients, prospects and vendors.
  • Shared commitment to company values; Integrity, Collaboration Passion, Innovation, Accountability.

Preferred Skills

  • Strong knowledge of health and welfare plan design, compliance, and funding arrangements.
  • Exceptional client relationship management skills and executive presence.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
  • Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Marsh McLennan Agency embraces a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We promote a culture of personal and professional growth and an environment where we ask our colleagues to challenge each other and themselves. We allow for people to bring their whole-self to work. We support flexible work arrangements and provide the technology to enable this.

Job Tags

Local area, Flexible hours,

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