RESPONSIBILITIESWe are looking for a high-performing and analytical Senior Consultant to join our Employee Benefits practice. In this pivotal client-facing role, you will lead the development of strategic benefit solutions, deliver complex financial analysis, and provide valuable mentorship to team members.
- Lead Client Advisory & Strategy: Serve as a primary client advisor, ensuring satisfaction and alignment with client philosophy and goals. Develop and assist in leading annual strategic reviews and multi-year benefit strategies.
- Deliver Financial Analysis: Produce comprehensive financial analyses, including renewals, budgets, contribution modeling, claims trends, and RFP outcomes.
- Oversee Client Outcomes: Oversee plan design, funding, and vendor negotiations to ensure optimal client outcomes. Serve as an escalation resource for complex client and service issues.
- Provide Team Guidance: Mentor team members and lead training sessions, effectively teaching complex processes and concepts to junior staff.
- Maintain Expertise: Possess a strong understanding of regulatory trends, including ERISA, ACA, and HIPAA. Stay current on market trends and relay those trends during strategy meetings.
- Identify Growth: Proactively pursue growth opportunities across clients (e.g., voluntary benefits, analytics, point solutions).
QUALIFICATIONS- 6+ years managing complex employee benefit accounts or relevant business experience.
- Active Life & Health License in the state of residence.
- Deep expertise in underwriting, plan funding (fully insured, level funded, self-insured), and data analysis.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. Proficiency in BenefitPoint is also required.
Core Competencies:- Strategic & Analytical Thinker: Ability to design innovative benefit solutions and apply deep financial and analytical acumen. Highly skilled at data story-telling.
- Exceptional Relationship Manager: Proven ability to build trust through proactive communication. Clients can rely on you for relationship guidance, in addition to the Producer.
- Effective Communicator: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to drive conversation and diffuse difficult conversations.
- Strong Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Quickly recognizes and understands the emotions of others, adjusting personal and interpersonal behavior to build rapport and lead teams effectively.
- Accountable & Organized: Highly organized with strong time management and attention to detail. Must manage the end-to-end client lifecycle and multiple priorities with precision and efficiency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCompensation:Salary range: $150,000 - $210,000 per year, based on experience.
Eligible for performance-based bonus: Yes
Benefits:Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.
Work Model:This role is
Hybrid as agreed with the manager.
Professional Development - Alera Group AcademyAt Alera Group, growth isn't left to chance. Through
Alera Group Academy, we provide structured development opportunities designed to help you expand your expertise and build a meaningful career.
You'll have access to:
- Role-specific learning paths
- Leadership development programs
- Technical and compliance training
- Industry certifications and continuing education support
- Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities
Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we're invested in helping you grow.
Licensure & Certifications (If Applicable)This position may require:
- Active State Life & Health License
- Ongoing continuing education to maintain active status
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Location TypeHybrid - 2 or less days in office
