Financial Consultant - Employee Benefits

IMA Financial Group

$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of relevant experience in financial strategy and consulting
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Life and Health license attained with ongoing education
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Support and promote IMA's core values and commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Lead financial strategy projects related to employee benefit plans
  • Prepare and manage RFPs for self-funded TPA and stop loss submissions
  • Initiate and analyze renewal processes for medical and benefit plans
  • Negotiate with insurance carriers to achieve client goals
  • Conduct data analysis and reporting to drive strategic decision-making
  • Mentor and review the work of junior analysts and serve as a subject matter expert

Benefits

  • Annual performance bonus and stock purchase options
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Family assistance programs and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
  • Generous paid time off and flexible work options
  • Sabbatical leave and gift matching program
  • Well-being stipend for personal and professional development
Full Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
  • Supports and demonstrates IMA's core values
  • Values and understands the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates
  • Interacts professionally and timely with internal and external clients via email, phone and in-person
  • Financial Strategy
    • Leads complex technical work and strategic financial consulting regarding employee benefit plans
    • Communicates technical analysis to clients regarding cost projections, savings opportunities, and proper risk management
    • Drives local process improvements and supports innovation
  • Marketing/RFPs
    • Prepares and manages RFP for all self-funded TPA and stop loss submissions to market with Client Executive direction
    • Collects, manages, and reviews proposals on self-funded TPA and stop loss marketing events
    • Updates marketing results into spreadsheet ensuring accuracy to be used internally and in client presentation
  • Renewals
    • Initiates review of fully insured medical, and self-funded TPA and stop loss renewals, including plans, cost, contributions and contract terms
    • Leads recommendations to client regarding renewal analysis
    • Utilizes actuarial models to assess changes to risk and plan structure
  • Partnership & Negotiation
    • Negotiates with carriers based on client's targeted goals
    • Maintains ongoing relationships with carrier and vendor partners
  • Underwriting & Analysis
    • Provides analysis for benchmarking, contribution, disruption, network, stop loss deductible and GeoAccess analysis
    • Provides and communicates underwriting cost projections for self-funded medical/Rx, dental, and vision products.
    • Develops and communicates self-funded IBNP analysis to client
    • Assesses proper risk and funding structures such as fully insured vs. self-funded analysis, and presents findings to client to align with client goals
  • Reporting
    • With minimal guidance, analyzes data for inconsistencies and trends
    • Provides a written and oral summary of findings to Client Executive, and directs strategic considerations for managing cost
    • Builds and customizes reports to fit client needs
  • Presentation
    • Prepares client presentations and presents in front of client with as part of team with Client Executive, Client Manager, and various subject matter experts.
  • Training & Mentorship
    • Provides mentorship to analysts and performs technical review of work
    • Serves as a subject matter expert for specific financial strategy functions, and leads local process improvements
    • Serves as experienced peer reviewer, ensuring standards of practice and work quality standards are met

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS include but are not limited to:
  • 4+ years of similar or related experience
  • Prefer college graduate, 4-year degree or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suites
  • Attains Life and Health license & maintains through continuing education requirements
  • Limited travel required (less than 25%)
  • Understands concepts of underwriting and actuarial computations
  • Analyzes and interprets data
  • Effectively manages multiple projects while meeting timelines
  • Ability to be firm and persuasive when needed, while maintaining good relationships
  • Handles confidential information with tact and discretion

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Salary Range

$100,000-$120,000 USD

Compensation & Benefits

Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:

Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate's geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

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