What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Consultant-Employee Benefits position at Careers?
Who We Are
Alterity is a leading consulting firm that offers advisory services designed to meet the unique needs of private equity firms, employer groups, HR outsourcing organizations (PEO and ASO), and brokers. We help clients navigate the constantly evolving landscape of employee benefits and insurance. Alterity Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of NFP Corp.
Summary: This is a full-time position that requires the junior consultant to regularly collaborate with and provide support for clients and team members to meet clients’ and organizational needs. This team member will be responsible for a wide spectrum of duties including, but not limited to, drafting and review of ongoing client deliverables, data collection and analytics, carrier and client interfacing for data collection, issue resolution and general project management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Respond quickly and accurately to client and carrier questions and work to resolve any issue or problem as quickly as possible, bringing in senior staff as required
- Manage, track, and communicate project status internally and externally ensuring that projects are meeting deadlines and client teams are aware of issues impacting successful execution
- Review client financial data and draft financial reports/project costs with oversight by senior team members
- Participate in client calls/meetings, including taking notes and ensuring follow-up, as required
- Collaborate with all team members and across the organization on projects as needed
- Build and maintain solid working relationships with clients, insurance carriers/vendors and co-workers
- Assist with the drafting, management, review, and analysis of RFPs
- Conduct benchmarking analyses and create client-ready reports for review by senior staff
- Draft client-ready emails, memos, and presentations for review by senior staff
- Assist with all aspects of client meeting preparation and attend meetings, as required
- Coordinate new carrier business, including reviewing paperwork for accuracy and managing towards critical milestones
- Assist with Stop-loss Center of Excellence
- Additional duties, as assigned
Skills and/or Abilities Expectations
- Strong technical and financial acumen with ability to analyze and interpret data
- Strong writing skills with ability to correspond and present in a clear, concise, and persuasive manner
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with colleagues of all levels
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects at once and to thrive in a fast paced, high pressure environment
- Detail oriented with ability to self-review own work for accuracy and that of others
- Service-oriented mentality with ability to uphold firm’s reputation for responsiveness
- Ability to use feedback to develop skill sets
- Excellent organizational skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Self-starter
- Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Ability to travel
Education and/or Experience:
- Four-year College or University Degree
- Up to 2 years of work or industry experience preferred but not required
Certificates, Licenses, Registration:
- Life, Accident and Health License required; must be obtained within 90 days of employment
What We Offer
We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others.
The base salary range for this position is $41,000-$90,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
About NFP
NFP is a seven-time Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) award from Insurance Business magazine and the WORK180 employer endorsement. NFP is a recognized Elite Agency award winner and a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager, and retirement plan advisor. NFP provides solutions enabling client success through the expertise of over 7,000 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors and financial institutions.
NFP and You... Better together!
NFP and Alterity Group is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Salary : $41,000 - $90,000
