Health & Benefits Senior Financial/analytical Associate

As a Senior Associate you will be a key member of the client team providing deep financial and technical expertise. You will contribute significantly to a wide variety of complex analyses and projects involving the design, financing, and measurement and financial analysis of the full spectrum of employer group benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, and optional benefits. You will interface with carriers, vendors, and client service teams and contribute materially to the preparation of complex analyses to clients, ensuring quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to position yourself as a thinker, providing critical support on more complex financial projects and you will contribute your analytical expertise to aid in developing our strong intellectual capital.

The Role

• Develops knowledge of client complexities by working across different client segments, leading financial engagements for a portfolio of clients and managing analyst resources to coordinate effective delivery of complex deliverables such as flexible benefit pricing, renewals and risk assessment
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge in benefit plan design, underwriting and funding concepts, carrier / vendor renewals and RFP's
• Is a key member on multiple employer client teams supporting financial analyses, outputs and client deliverables
• Provides direction to larger clients in conjunction with the client team on benefit plan analysis, design, cost avoidance, risk and funding strategies
• Reviews technical and consulting accuracy on multiple types of client projects
• Develops pricing, models design alternatives, ensures reasonability of results
• Communicates financial/analytic results to effectively drive client action
• Partners with Global Delivery Centers and Client Service teams to deliver superior project management and reporting
• Builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively on cross-functional teams

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience ideally gained in a benefit consulting / brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company
• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on time and within budget
• Strong knowledge of benefit program products & services, underwriting and funding concepts
• Experience with both traditional and flexible benefit programs - design elements, renewal pricing, analysis, risk assessment, negotiations, RFP process and analysis
• Strong analytical thinker with experience working with data, developing insights to draw conclusions
• A desire and ability to support the client team in expanding relationships with clients
• Proven ability to identify and resolve issues with limited information
• Polished and well developed written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter attitude, curious with an ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Creative and integrative skills
• Ability to direct work of more junior colleagues and provide feedback
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• Life and Health license required within 180 days of joining
• Relevant experience and/or university degree

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is 90,000 to 130,000CAD per year.

The role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). Certain senior level roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.