Health and Benefits Financial Analyst

Our Health and Benefits business helps large and mid-size clients control health and welfare plan costs, improve health outcomes and promote employee engagement through broad-based, state-of-the-art interventions. We provide solutions encompassing creative plan design, vendor evaluation and management, pricing and funding strategies, data analytics, valuation support, legal compliance and governance strategies. We also provide Specialty consulting services including clinical/health management program design, pharmacy solutions, disability/absence management strategies and claims audit services. Product based solutions such as our pharmacy purchasing coalition round out our broad-based suite of offerings.The RoleAs a Financial Analyst you will contribute to a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, financing, delivery, ongoing management, and communication of the full spectrum of health and group benefit programs. You will support the financial consultant by interfacing with vendors and key clients internally and externally, create client deliverables, and ensure quality standards are met.Performance Objectives Manipulate and organize data as needed for financial analysis, client reporting, and forecasting Deliver accurate and reliable claim reporting and financial modeling tools used to drive client decision Prepare financial reporting packages including dashboards and annual reports Perform financial analyses including developing pricing and employee contribution strategies, modelling plan design alternatives and calculating reserves Assist with benchmarking studies and other research; provide value added analyses and summaries Communicate and liaise effectively with colleagues and clients regarding data collection and project execution Partner with Financial Consultants to deliver superior client deliverables for complex projects Build strong relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams Work with data and analytics subject matters experts to deliver meaningful, useful data Demonstrate natural ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levels Deliver on projects to meet or exceed client expectations Increase efficiency within client teams by identifying ways to improve processes Begin to deliver financial reporting information direct to the clientThe Requirements Prefer some experience (could be as an internship) dealing with the financials of group health and welfare plans, ideally gained in a group benefit consulting/brokerage firm or group health underwriting or actuarial function (pricing/valuation) of an insurance company Well organized and detail oriented Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to ask the right questions and seek help where appropriate Ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner Flexibility and proven ability to diagnose and resolve issues; strong client service orientation Demonstrated leadership qualities Ability to work both independently and on client teams and enjoy a fast-paced environment Sense of accountability; owning one’s work and taking pride in it Self-starter; interest in continually challenging oneself and willingness to step outside of one’s comfort zone Interest and ability to think beyond the task at hand and understand how one’s work fits into the broader landscape Strong analytical and integrative skills including ability to draw conclusions and identify trends from data in a logical, systematic way Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel Bachelors degree required Life & Health state license (required after 90 days)WTW may be subject to employment-related COVID-19 vaccination mandates from time to time in certain jurisdictions that may require certifying and providing documentation of vaccination against COVID-19 to work in a WTW office.EOE, including disability/vets (https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1240/2021/06/14082050/EEO-Policies-for-WTW-Careers-site-2021.pdf)