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    Senior Health and Benefits Consulting Analyst - Calgary, Canada - Mercer

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    At Mercer, we're creating a culture where you can bring your authentic self to work. When you join us, you bring your inclusive energy and enthusiasm to a team that values you personally and professionally – regardless of who you are, what you look like, where you were raised or born, who you love or what your religious beliefs are. You are welcome here.

    Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Calgary location.

    Health & Benefits Analyst

    What can you expect?

    • The Health & Benefits Consulting Analyst will help in the plan design, financing, valuation, pricing, and administration of group benefit plans including health, dental, life, and disability
    • In addition, the Analyst will provide analytical and technical support for the lead Health & Benefits consultant in managing client accounts
    • You will be part of a company committed to enhancing the health, wealth, and careers of the clients we serve and their employees — and will work for a company equally invested in the development of our own people
    • You can rest assured a high value is placed on diversity and we work to foster understanding, inclusion, and innovation in the workplace
    • You will be doing meaningful, challenging work, and can look forward to a career with many opportunities to learn, grow, and advance

    What is in it for you?

    • A company with a strong brand and strong results to match, and are committed to making a difference in the lives of people
    • A culture of belonging, innovation, collaboration, internal mobility, and extraordinary career opportunities through our four businesses: Marsh, Mercer, Guy Carpenter, and Oliver Wyman, each consistently ranked the industry leader in their fields
    • Competitive pay (salary and bonus potential), full benefits package – effective starting Day 1 (Medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, RSP (Retirement Savings Plan) or TFSA (Tax Free Savings Account)
    • Generous paid time off for vacation, sick days, company holidays (with early dismissal), floating holidays, and time to give back to your community; flexible work culture
    • Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer, and mentoring opportunities, and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations

    We will count on you to:

    • Provide financial, contract and/or administrative analysis, and manage portions of projects, including ad-hoc client requests of problem-solving on administrative and operations issues
    • Support financial analysis and review: including underwriting, data analytics, and partnership with actuaries to support funding analysis
    • Contribute as a member of the consulting team in developing overall client strategy, interpret and presents benchmark data to client and ensure plan and program changes are properly implemented embody client's strategy
    • Manage internal specialty resources ensuring client deliverables meet client's goals and deadlines, and delegate and review project work of more junior colleagues
    • Assist with the preparation, completion of peer review process and delivery of clear and concise client-friendly communications
    • Work directly with the client and manage the request for proposal (RFP) process with the health insurance carriers and internal analyst
    • Collect and review the analyst's compilation of health benefits information from a variety of sources (such as hard files, electronic files, the client and carriers), responses from the carriers and the data in a template (customization depends on client plan types, funding, rate structure, etc), and review transparency documents
    • Ensure compliance with professional standards including use of templates, client calendar, peer review, and transparency
    • Peer reviews the information, analyze and interpret the results, edit and finalize the executive summary report, and send this report to the client
    • Establish necessary carrier/vendor relationships with appropriate contacts to serve clients in handling all administration (eligibility, claims, billing, plan implementation, contracts, plan changes, and necessary amendments)

    What you need to have:

    • University degree with a major in Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics or a related field
    • 3+ years of health and benefits experience
    • Strong understanding of health and employment benefits experience in Canada
    • Strong analytical and mathematical skills; strong command of Excel required
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
    • Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
    • Intermediate in PowerPoint and working knowledge of the MS Office suite

    What makes you stand out:

    • Previous consulting, underwriting and/or actuarial experience

    Mercer believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $20 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and Twitter.

    Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

    In accordance with applicable legislation, Mercer will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual's particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need please contact



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