Senior Manager

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in their Noida / GGN Office

This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office. This is an IC (Individual contributor) role

Senior Manager – H&B Consulting - Group Benefits Underwriting

What can you expect?

Mercer is seeking a Senior Health Benefits Analyst to join our team servicing US/Canada regions. This position is a part of a team that provides comprehensive group benefits and human resources solutions to client organizations. The work involves performing data analysis/audit/reconciliation activities and assisting with creating reports.In this critical & analytical role, you will apply your knowledge of functional and technical requirements in conjunction with client business requirements.

We will count on you to

• Create experience reports by gathering necessary data and reviewing it to ensure it is complete, accurate and reasonable
• Prepare and send templated experience reports to local teams within agreed upon timelines
• Collect and review vendor renewal data for accuracy and reasonableness
• Analyze renewal proposals and arrive at a suggested negotiated position for client teams
• Prepare templated client renewal reports to cascade to local consulting teams
• Collect and review financial statements for accuracy and reasonableness
• Prepare a templated financial statement report for client teams
• Technical peer review other teammates' work to ensure accuracy
• Assist in keeping workflow tracking tool up to date
• Assist in development and evolution of tools and templates used for workflow, experience reports, financial summaries and renewals to gain efficiencies and streamline work

What you need to have:

• Graduate with 12+ years of experience. Minimum 5 - 8 years' relevant experience (in group benefits underwriting or benefits consulting)
• Intermediate to advanced level knowledge in MS Excel (Must)
• Proficiency with MS PowerPoint
• Strong experience in Project/Process/Task Requirements & translating requirements into working deliverables
• Excel VBA/Python and PowerBi (Preferred- Good to have)
• Knowledge of H&B domain (Preferred)
• Sound knowledge of process documentation, development of SOP, knowledge artifacts
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Advanced Logical, Data Analytical & Data Mining skills
• Strong experience in Workflow, RCA, Defect Management
• Project management skills – thorough understanding of projects and processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral & written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment
• Applicants should be flexible working in shifts

What makes you stand out?

• Adaptable communicator, facilitator, influencer and problem solver
• High attention to detail
• Good relationship skills, Proven ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize time effectively
• Master's in Business Administration (MBA)
• Pharmacy benefit management experience
• Understanding of the US healthcare industry, including pharmacy claim payment systems
• Project management certifications

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 20,000 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 more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 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 mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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 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.