Senior Consultant, Employee Benefits, Private Equity
Join Marsh McLennan Agency to apply for the Senior Consultant, Employee Benefits, Private Equity role.
Location: Boston (101 Huntington Ave.) or Worcester (100 Front St.), Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote.
Our not‑so‑secret sauce: Award‑winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture built by over 15,000 industry talent who drive purposeful work and meaningful impact each day.
A Day in the Life
- Serve as the lead consultant for Private Equity–backed clients and their portfolio companies, delivering strategic health & benefits guidance.
- Advise clients on benefits strategy, plan design, funding arrangements, compliance, and cost‑containment solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Partner with Private Equity sponsors on M&A activity, including benefits due diligence, deal modeling and cost analysis, post‑transaction benefits integration and harmonization.
- Lead annual renewal strategy, vendor negotiations, and market placements.
- Coordinate and collaborate with internal MMA resources such as compliance, analytics, wellness, actuarial, and voluntary benefits teams.
- Support portfolio companies at various stages of maturity, from early‑stage growth to mature enterprises.
- Present recommendations to executive leadership, boards, and investor groups.
- Mentor junior consultants and analysts; contribute to team development and best practices.
- Stay current on industry trends, regulatory changes, and Private Equity market dynamics.
- Contribute to business development efforts by participating in finalist meetings and assisting in the development of proposals and presentations.
Our Future Colleague
- 7+ years of experience in employee benefits consulting or a related role within a brokerage, carrier, or HR department.
- Strong knowledge of health and welfare plan design, compliance, and funding arrangements.
- Exceptional client relationship management skills and executive presence.
- Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate insights into strategic recommendations.
- Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Licensed in Life & Health (or ability to obtain upon hire).
- Shared commitment to company values: Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Innovation, Accountability.
Valuable Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(k) match after one year
- Student loan debt contribution
- Generous paid time‑off including vacation, personal days, sick days, holidays, volunteer day, and learning & development days
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Charitable contribution match programs
- Stock purchase opportunities
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Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.
The applicable base salary range for this role is $92,400 to $172,100. Additional performance‑based incentives may apply.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
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