Benefits Analyst

DescriptionThe Analyst role is an entry-level position that provides excellent opportunities to grow your health and benefits business acumen and client management skills by working on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry. This career plan outlines the key responsibilities and learning opportunities that will prepare you for advancement to an Associate role. As an Analyst, you will contribute to a wide variety of projects involving the design, financing and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health and benefit programs. Through continuous learning and collaboration, you'll develop the skills needed to progress in your career.The RoleBuilding strong relationships with clients by effectively addressing questions and needsSupporting preparation for client meetings (prepare agendas and materials, coordinate resources, etc.)Supporting program vendor procurement and implementationProviding benefit enrollment support, including preparing materials and presentations, verifying policy and plan information, and updating internal systems as necessaryContributing to completion of reports and administrative actions for clients including Form 5500 filings, policy checking and delivery, monthly reporting of client and carrier information, summary plan descriptions and certificatesSupporting benchmarking and other research engagements; providing value added analyses and summariesAnalyzing and comparing vendor products, services and contractsBuilding relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teamsPerforming financial analyses including developing pricing and employee contributions strategies, modelling plan design alternatives and calculating reservesEnsuring all deliverables align with client objectives, leverage WTW standard tools and templates, and adhere to WTW professional excellence standardsParticipate in quality checks by reviewing data for accuracy and flagging potential issues.Conduct research to gather information for senior team members on specific topics or projects.Provide support to team members on various tasks, contributing to project goals.Engage in ongoing training to build foundational knowledge of actuarial concepts and tools.Maintain clear and concise communication with team members, ensuring tasks are understood and completed as directed.QualificationsThe requirements:Bachelor’s degree or up to 2 years’ experience working in professional services Well organized and detail oriented; ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlinesStrong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely mannerStrong written and verbal communication skillsSelf-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a teamStrong analytical, creative and integrative skillsExcellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPointInclusive job opportunity