Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alera Group, Inc. is a rapidly growing company specializing in Employee Benefits, dedicated to helping organizations attract and retain talent through innovative strategies. They are seeking a Senior Consultant to lead complex client relationships, develop benefits strategies, and mentor team members within their Northeast Employee Benefits practice.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Client Team Lead for a portfolio of mid-market and large-market Employee Benefits clients
- Lead strategic benefits planning and consulting initiatives for employers ranging from approximately 100 lives to several thousand lives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with CFOs, CHROs, HR leaders, and executive stakeholders
- Develop multi-year benefits strategies aligned with client objectives and workforce needs
- Advise clients on funding strategies including fully insured, self-funded, level-funded, and captive arrangements
- Negotiate renewal and marketing strategies with carriers and vendor partners
- Serve as a trusted advisor on emerging market trends, legislative developments, and industry best practices
- Respond to escalated client matters and provide strategic guidance on complex benefits issues
- Support retention, growth, and profitability of assigned client relationships
- Lead execution of the client lifecycle process through proactive planning and strategic oversight
- Prepare and deliver executive-level client presentations with support from Account Managers and Analysts
- Ensure client compliance requirements and regulatory deadlines are met
- Perform quality review and oversight of work completed by other team members
- Ensure client deliverables and documentation are completed accurately and on time
- Remain current on industry trends, legislation, funding strategies, and emerging benefits solutions
- Mentor and support the professional development of Account Managers, Analysts, and other team members
- Share industry knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas that contribute to practice growth
- Collaborate across Alera specialty practices including Pharmacy Solutions, Captives, Wellness, Value-Based Care, and other strategic initiatives
- Support cross-selling opportunities that enhance client outcomes and strengthen relationships
- Contribute to the continued growth and evolution of the Northeast Employee Benefits practice
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Risk Management, Finance, or equivalent professional experience
- 10+ years of Employee Benefits consulting experience preferred
- Active State Life & Health Insurance License
- Strong knowledge of Employee Benefits plan design, funding strategies, compliance, and market trends
- Experience advising clients across multiple funding arrangements including fully insured, self-funded, level-funded, and captive programs
- Proven executive presence with experience consulting directly with CFOs, CHROs, CEOs, and senior leadership teams
- Demonstrated success managing complex client relationships and developing strategic benefits solutions
- Ability to think strategically while executing tactical deliverables
- Strong presentation, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
- Experience consulting on large and complex Employee Benefits programs
- Familiarity with pharmacy strategy, Rx carve-outs, point solutions, wellness programs, value-based care, and captive arrangements
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing junior team members
- Prior experience within a national, regional, or large-market consulting environment
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
- 401(k)
- Generous PTO
- Professional development opportunities
- Role-specific learning paths
- Leadership development programs
- Technical and compliance training
- Industry certifications and continuing education support
- Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities
Company Overview
Alera Group is a growing leader, reimagining the complex risk management, insurance and financial services delivery experience through intentional collaboration connecting clients to holistic solutions that protect and grow all they value most. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://aleragroup.com.