Gallagher · 3 days ago
Senior Consultant, Defined Benefit Consulting & Administration
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expGallagher Benefit Services is a trusted partner to organizations navigating important people decisions, helping clients build better workplaces. The Senior Consultant will develop and present improvements to processes and services, utilize technology for collaboration, and manage various projects related to defined benefit plans and financial modeling.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsuranceManagement ConsultingRisk Management
Responsibilities
Develop and present ways to improve processes, products and services to facilitate improvements from end to end in the product
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team
Utilize technology to participate in and create a working team environment with team members located across the country and the globe
Multitasking - The candidate will be expected to work on several projects simultaneously that may require different technical skills and effective time management
Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality software, services and results
Microsoft Excel programming - candidate will be coding, or debugging, extremely complex financial and business logic utilizing internal and custom Excel functions (experience with macros a plus but not required)
Web Site Development (EXCEL Focused) - candidate will be utilizing a proprietary framework to create, debug and manage financial and benefits websites which include: + Administrative sites utilized by client administrators to manage plans, calculations and data. + Participant sites are available to the clients employees to perform financial modeling, review personal data, facilitate benefits transactions, submit documentation and communicate with Plan Administrators
Database architecture - candidate should have a background in managing, normalizing, editing and analyzing data sets to support the online applications
Knowledge of defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, executive benefit plans and other benefit plans, or the demonstrated ability to acquire such knowledge and apply to financial models and Excel programming
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent from four-year College or technical school; or five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
7 years related experience in professional services businesses
Excellent oral, written communication, organizational skills, negotiation and time management skills
Experience in defined benefit plan design, governance, compliance, and administration
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team
Utilize technology to participate in and create a working team environment with team members located across the country and the globe
Multitasking - The candidate will be expected to work on several projects simultaneously that may require different technical skills and effective time management
Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality software, services and results
Microsoft Excel programming - candidate will be coding, or debugging, extremely complex financial and business logic utilizing internal and custom Excel functions (experience with macros a plus but not required)
Web Site Development (EXCEL Focused) - candidate will be utilizing a proprietary framework to create, debug and manage financial and benefits websites which include: Administrative sites utilized by client administrators to manage plans, calculations and data. Participant sites are available to the clients employees to perform financial modeling, review personal data, facilitate benefits transactions, submit documentation and communicate with Plan Administrators
Database architecture - candidate should have a background in managing, normalizing, editing and analyzing data sets to support the online applications
Knowledge of defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, executive benefit plans and other benefit plans, or the demonstrated ability to acquire such knowledge and apply to financial models and Excel programming
Preferred
5 - 8 years experience working with Defined Benefits Plans (i.e. administration and benefits calculations for employees and retirees)
Very strong MS Excel skills with large data sets
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
Company
Gallagher
Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.7B2024-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $8.5B
2023-06-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
1984-06-29IPO
Leadership Team
Alec Herring
Area Senior Vice President
Mark Gresser
Executive Vice President
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