Client Manager – Global Benefits Management

Job title:

Client Manager – Global Benefits Management

Company

Marsh McLennan

Job description

Company: Mercer

Description:

As a Consultant (Client Manager) in the Global Benefits Management (GBM) team you will manage the global relationship for a range of clients, ensuring delivery against their strategic and tactical goals for benefits regionally or globally. You will be responsible for their insured employee benefits, overseeing the coordination of renewals locally and appointment of Mercer in all mandated locations.

Mercer provides insights, advice and technology-driven solutions to help build brighter futures for our clients, colleagues and communities. Together, we’re redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being.

Global Benefits Management (GBM) allows multinational organisations to manage their insured employee benefits around the world more effectively. The Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) global GBM solution delivers everything clients need when it comes to local broking renewals, global co-ordination, technology, governance and consulting.

What’s in it for you?

To join a truly global organisation that can offer excellent career development opportunities

The chance to be involved with a broad range of projects, relating to employee benefits, supporting clients with specific requirements or issues they are experiencing

The opportunity to work with global organisations and make a real difference in how they manage and deliver benefits globally

Be part of a great team of people, with flexible hybrid working (3 days in the office/ with clients and 2 days from home

Competitive Benefits Package including: 25 days annual leave, up to 4 days of flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.

We will count on you to

Manage a number of client relationships and provide advice with regards to global insured benefits

Oversee the implementation and ongoing management of GBM appointments and maintain client satisfaction, ensuring key activities are completed and internal / external parties are aligned

Work proactively and closely with all members of the client team to influence delivery and ensure that commitments to the client are met, fostering a culture of shared responsibility and ownership

Liaise directly with senior-level Global Client Managers, as the lead global contact for client deliverables required under the Global Benefits Management appointment

Support with the execution of the client’s global benefit strategy, including things such as benefit harmonization, minimum standards or global benefit financing

Oversee the coordination of local in-country colleagues in their role of local specialist/brokers.

Support clients to monitor their employee benefit programs around the world, providing regular reports and updates, to making sure global governance processes are being followed

Stay up to date with changes in international employee benefit trends and issues, monitor market developments and consult with clients on these matters

Proactively look for opportunities grow client revenue as well as supporting with new business development opportunities

What you need to have:

Proven consulting, client management or broking experience, preferably gained from a similar role in a large complex, global organisation

Previous experience in the Insurance, Financial Services or Employee Benefits sectors, working with multinationals

Strong client focus with relevant client facing experience

Ability to consult, analyse and communicate on insured employee benefit related products

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail

Experience in simultaneously managing multiple projects/tasks and have an organised approach, with the ability to prioritize, drive them to conclusion

Results-orientated, accustomed at setting high standards and working in a demanding environment

Strong self-starter, fast learner, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team

What makes you stand out:

Existing international benefits experience, with a working knowledge of international employee benefits (e.g. pension, risk benefits, medical).

Have a good understanding of employee benefit risk financing solutions

Experience managing benefit renewals in conjunction with Flexible Benefits platform providers

Have successful track record of new business development

Being fluent in another language

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 more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with 76,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $17 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including , and , Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit . Follow Mercer on 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, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability/health condition to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at to discuss any specific needs.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person. office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:36:00 GMT

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