Program Financial Specialist I

SUMMARY  Responsible for working with Alliant's Public Entity Program Account and Underwriting Teams to develop, maintain, and/or support financial activities. Provides creative business solutions in order to support the Employee Benefits' Public Entity insurance purchasing and risk pools governed by Joint Power Authorities (JPA).   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   Establish new business quoting process with Underwriting Team for all Program coverages.   Perform analysis and review of prospect detail proposal information ensuring program quote approval documents adhere to carrier and client requirements prior to submittal to JPA.   Responsible for full coordination of new business quotes and plan change requests with Program carriers to ensure accuracy of plan documents and work to resolve discrepancies with the carrier.   Liaise with Underwriting team and JPA to assess and resolve any outstanding questions or concerns.   Responsible for the review of rates prior to client submittal by verifying various program components are accounted for and calculated accurately.   Responsible for the annual client renewal letter process deliverables which includes drafting, configuring, and testing system template letters, ensuring financial rate information is accurate, and letters are distributed timely.   Maintain Public Entity Programs Financial Database within applicable applications.   Maintain Rate Grids and communicate with business partners.   Deliver new business quotes and plan changes to Account Service Teams.   Support communication efforts by conveying financial proposals and Program financial data to Service Teams.   Comply with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information).   Perform other duties as assigned.     QUALIFICATIONS  EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE  Bachelor's Degree in finance or business-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience Prior related work experience Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal Valid Insurance License within 90 Days    SKILLS Knowledge of business and financial concepts and principles Knowledge of financial procedures and methods, and how to apply them to business transactions Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to insurance and financial operations Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience Excellent time management, problem-solving, and organizational skills Ability to work and maintain a high level of responsiveness in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to analyze, consolidate, and interpret financial data Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork Ability to work productively as an individual to accomplish assigned projects Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines     #LI-LM1

Salary : $65,000 - $70,000