[Remote] Senior Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alera Group, Inc. is a rapidly growing company specializing in Employee Benefits, dedicated to helping organizations attract and retain talent through innovative strategies. They are seeking a Senior Consultant to lead complex client relationships, develop benefits strategies, and mentor team members within their Northeast Employee Benefits practice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Client Team Lead for a portfolio of mid-market and large-market Employee Benefits clients
• Lead strategic benefits planning and consulting initiatives for employers ranging from approximately 100 lives to several thousand lives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with CFOs, CHROs, HR leaders, and executive stakeholders
• Develop multi-year benefits strategies aligned with client objectives and workforce needs
• Advise clients on funding strategies including fully insured, self-funded, level-funded, and captive arrangements
• Negotiate renewal and marketing strategies with carriers and vendor partners
• Serve as a trusted advisor on emerging market trends, legislative developments, and industry best practices
• Respond to escalated client matters and provide strategic guidance on complex benefits issues
• Support retention, growth, and profitability of assigned client relationships
• Lead execution of the client lifecycle process through proactive planning and strategic oversight
• Prepare and deliver executive-level client presentations with support from Account Managers and Analysts
• Ensure client compliance requirements and regulatory deadlines are met
• Perform quality review and oversight of work completed by other team members
• Ensure client deliverables and documentation are completed accurately and on time
• Remain current on industry trends, legislation, funding strategies, and emerging benefits solutions
• Mentor and support the professional development of Account Managers, Analysts, and other team members
• Share industry knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas that contribute to practice growth
• Collaborate across Alera specialty practices including Pharmacy Solutions, Captives, Wellness, Value-Based Care, and other strategic initiatives
• Support cross-selling opportunities that enhance client outcomes and strengthen relationships
• Contribute to the continued growth and evolution of the Northeast Employee Benefits practice

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Risk Management, Finance, or equivalent professional experience
• 10+ years of Employee Benefits consulting experience preferred
• Active State Life & Health Insurance License
• Strong knowledge of Employee Benefits plan design, funding strategies, compliance, and market trends
• Experience advising clients across multiple funding arrangements including fully insured, self-funded, level-funded, and captive programs
• Proven executive presence with experience consulting directly with CFOs, CHROs, CEOs, and senior leadership teams
• Demonstrated success managing complex client relationships and developing strategic benefits solutions
• Ability to think strategically while executing tactical deliverables
• Strong presentation, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Experience consulting on large and complex Employee Benefits programs
• Familiarity with pharmacy strategy, Rx carve-outs, point solutions, wellness programs, value-based care, and captive arrangements
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing junior team members
• Prior experience within a national, regional, or large-market consulting environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Generous PTO
• Professional development opportunities
• Role-specific learning paths
• Leadership development programs
• Technical and compliance training
• Industry certifications and continuing education support
• Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities

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