Associate Consultant, Health (Finance)

For nearly 80 years, Segal has been providing employee benefits, retirement plan investment advisory and human resources consulting for multiemployer trust funds, corporations and public sector organizations. Segal is an independent, privately and employee-owned firm. Our independence allows us to provide unbiased consulting services for our clients. Headquartered in New York City, Segal has offices throughout the United States and in Canada. We are a smaller organization that provides a more intense and broader exposure for development purposes within a culture that is highly collegial and team-oriented. You will work with colleagues who are smart, professional, talented and...nice people. We offer a competitive pay and benefits package that includes a defined benefit and matching 401(k) retirement plans.

The Opportunity:
The Associate Consultant works under the direction and guidance of health benefits consultants and senior client team members. The Associate Consultant focuses on mastery of core knowledge/skills and developing competence in complex, non-standard knowledge/skills. The incumbent is integral in supporting the delivery of a broad and diverse range of group health benefits consulting services to clients and performs in a role that is highly visible and involving significant client contact. The Associate Consultant works independently and on teams and may supervise Level 1 and 2 staff on small to medium sized projects, exercising cooperation, initiative, and commitment to meeting assignment and project deadlines. The Associate Consultant proactively mentors and coaches junior staff members and, contributes to a work culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.    

The Role:

Client team and project experiences involve extensive client-facing opportunities and are purposely designed to provide broad-based exposure to the design, development, and implementation aspects of employee benefit consulting projects. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·        Works with and analyzes complex data and actuarial valuations of health plans (e.g., budget projections, claims experience, financial performance, cost-effectiveness, renewal analyses, health delivery system and/or other benefits related issues).

·        Prepares reports and memoranda communicating results of analyses to consultants and clients.

·        May perform as the technical and/or secondary consultant for select clients, contributing expertise to peers, consultants, and clients.

·        Project manages the delivery of client services to include planning, budgeting, overseeing, quality assuring and delivering work product/services.

·        Contributes to practice development and quality improvement initiatives; and

·        Supports and may lead initiatives to grow revenue.

Key Requirements:

·        A minimum of 4 years performing relevant roles within a consulting firm and/or progressive corporate environment. Work experience must include involvement in the analysis, design, and implementation of a broad range of benefits programs.

·        Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline.

·        Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative ability.

·        Effective interpersonal and communication skills (oral / writing) along with ability to interact with a diverse audience of colleagues and clients.

About Segal and its Total Rewards Program…

Segal is a privately owned, leading North American employee benefit, human resources, and investment management consulting firm with over 80 years of history providing trusted advice that improves lives. Clients include public and private corporations, multiemployer trust funds, public sector entities, higher education institutions, institutional advisors, among many others.

Segal's total rewards are part of what makes Segal a special place to work. The current salary range for this position is $84,000 to $105,000 plus opportunity for a discretionary performance bonus based on company profitability and employee performance. In addition, Segal offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to include a non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, matching and discretionary contributions to a 401(k)-profit sharing plan, medical and prescription benefits including contributions to a health savings account for eligible employees, dental benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, wellness benefit reimbursements and rewards, and professional credential and tuition reimbursement. Segal also provides comprehensive paid time off including holidays, vacation days, sick leave, paid family leave and sabbaticals.

Join Segal:

If your qualifications align closely with what we have described, we encourage you to apply. Your unique background and skills matter because at Segal, we believe that different experiences and perspectives drive innovation and excellence. We are committed to creating a fair and transparent hiring process and all hiring decisions will be merit-driven. If you require accommodation during the interview, please let us know. Thank you for considering Segal. We are excited to learn more about you!

Please Apply: Segal is the right size, the right organization and…the right move for you!

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