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WTW Health & Benefits Lead Analytical Associate in Toronto, Ontario
As a Lead Associate you will be a key member of the client team providing financial and technical expertise. You will contribute 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 financial projects and you will contribute your analytical expertise to aid in developing our strong intellectual capital.
The Role
Develops knowledge of varying client complexities by working across different client segments, including supporting clients’ financial engagements for a portfolio of clients and managing analyst resources to coordinate effective and efficient delivery of client deliverables including complex deliverables, such as flexible benefit pricing and renewals
Demonstrates 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 mid-sized clients in conjunction with the client team on benefit plan analysis, design, cost avoidance, risk and funding strategies
Reviews technical accuracy on multiple types of client projects
Develops pricing, models design alternatives, ensures reasonability
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 internally and collaborates effectively on cross-functional teams
Requirements
2 - 3 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
Knowledge of benefit program products & services, underwriting and funding concepts
Experience with both traditional and flexible benefit programs – design elements, renewal pricing, analysis, negotiations, RFP process and analysis
Strong analytical thinker with experience working with data, developing insights to draw conclusions
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