Associate Consultant, Employee Benefits, Private Equity Practice

Our not-so-secret sauce.

Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a result of hard work by extraordinary people. More than 15,000 of the industry’s brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can thrive as an Associate Consultant at MMA.

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With over 300 offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).

A day in the life.

The Associate Consultant on the Private Equity team supports the delivery of employee health and benefits solutions to private equity-backed portfolio companies. This role partners closely with Senior Consultants and Producers to execute day-to-day service needs, manage projects tied to transactions and growth events, and ensure a high level of client satisfaction. The Associate Consultant will gain exposure to complex benefits strategies, M&A activity, and fast-growing organizations in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Client & Account Support

Support Senior Consultants in managing a book of private equity-backed portfolio company clientsAssist with onboarding new portfolio companies, including data collection, implementation support, and vendor coordinationRespond to routine client inquiries related to employee health and welfare benefits with accuracy and timelinessPrepare client-ready materials such as renewal summaries, benchmarking reports, and presentation decks

Private Equity & Transaction Support

Assist with benefits due diligence for acquisitions, including data analysis and documentation reviewSupport benefits integration and transition activities post-closeTrack key milestones and deliverables for PE-related projects and transactions

Analytics & Reporting

Compile and analyze benefits data, including claims, census, and plan design informationSupport benchmarking and market analysis to inform client recommendationsMaintain accurate documentation and records within internal systems

Carrier & Vendor Coordination

Communicate with carriers, TPAs, and vendors to obtain quotes, resolve issues, and support renewalsAssist with plan implementations and open enrollment activities

Internal Collaboration

Partner with Producers, Consultants, and Analysts across the MMA platformParticipate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunitiesAdhere to MMA service standards, compliance requirements, and best practices

Our future colleague.

We’d love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:

Prior experience working with employee benefits and knowledge of various lines of insurance coverage; medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, design, rate structures, etc.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to present to a range of professionals at each clientKnowledge of Health & Welfare compliance (i.e. HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, 5500, ACA, DOL, etc.)Life & Health Licensure or commitment to achieving within 6 months of start dateAbility to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of internal staff & management, external clients, prospects and vendorsShared commitment to company values; Integrity, Collaboration Passion, Innovation, Accountability

We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don’t be shy. If you’re close, we’d be very interested in meeting you.

Valuable benefits.

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside our organization. We’ve built a culture that promotes colleague well-being through robust benefit programs and resources, encourages professional and personal development, and celebrates opportunities to pursue the projects and causes that give colleagues fulfilment outside of work.  

Some benefits included in this role are:

Medical, dental and vision plans401(k) match after one yearContribute toward student loan debtGenerous paid time-off programs ensure you have time to recharge including vacation days, personal days, sick days, holidays, volunteer day, and days for learning & developmentTuition reimbursement and professional development opportunitiesCharitable contribution match programsStock purchase opportunities

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Who you are is who we are.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $64,700 to $120,400.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.