Voluntary Benefits Brokerage Consultant at MMC in Urbandale, Iowa

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Voluntary Benefits - Center of Excellence team at Mercer. This role will be based in Urbandale, and it is a hybrid role with a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.


As a Voluntary Benefits Brokerage Consultant, you will not only gather and analyze data but also mentor junior consultants, ensuring top-notch quality in every project. Your expertise will be crucial as you dive into vendor data through Requests for Proposals (RFPs), interpreting and summarizing findings in engaging presentations for clients.


This is your chance to shine in a role that combines project management, consulting, and data analysis, all while contributing to meaningful client outcomes. Don't miss the opportunity to be part of a vibrant team that values your skills and fosters professional growth!



We will count on you to:

• Manage the quality and timeliness of client deliverables, participate in calls and meetings as appropriate, support the preparation and delivery of clear and concise product and carrier analysis


• Assist the consulting team in gathering, organizing, entering and analyzing data using Excel spreadsheets to be used for various client projects


• Involve increased focus on analysis of results and managing portions of projects; review the work of junior consultants


• Gather proposals from the carriers/vendors via a Request for Proposal (RFP), interpret the meaning of the data and summarize the responses from the RFP in Excel or PowerPoint format for presentation to the client


• Gather plan design data from consultants and sales professionals needed for analyzing and marketing of its voluntary benefits plans; typically involves organizing plan design details; responsibilities also include checking data for reasonableness and follow-up with carriers/vendors


• Learn the basics of products, services and tools - gain an understanding of carrier/vendor markets, basic underwriting and financial skills, products, services and technical tools, and intranet resources and participates in training courses, online learning, or through learning from more experienced colleagues

What you need to have:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience


• 3+ years' relevant experience, preferably in insurance products


• A valid L&H and P&C license, or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire


• Excellent organizational and project management skills


• Working knowledge of MS Office tools


• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment and to work independently and on a team

What makes you stand out?

• Experience with voluntary benefits


• Superior analytical, strategic planning, oral and written communication, interpersonal and listening skills

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.


• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.


• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow 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, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.


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. Apply Now