Marsh McLennan · 1 day ago
Senior Consultant, Employee Benefits, Private Equity
Boston - Huntington
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $172K/yr
7+ years expMarsh McLennan Agency is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their Employee Health & Benefits team with a focus on Private Equity–backed clients. This role involves delivering strategic health and benefits guidance, advising clients on benefits strategy, and partnering with Private Equity sponsors on M&A activity.
Financial ServicesProfessional ServicesService Industry
Responsibilities
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 (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
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in employee benefits consulting or 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
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
401(k) match after one year
Contribute toward student loan debt
Generous paid time-off programs ensure you have time to recharge including vacation days, personal days, sick days, holidays, volunteer day, and days for learning & development
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Charitable contribution match programs
Stock purchase opportunities
Company
Marsh McLennan
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (2)
2023 (8)
2022 (6)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.2B2024-10-30Post Ipo Debt· $7.25B
2024-02-14Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-09-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.6B
Leadership Team
Joe Hayes
Senior Vice President, COO Private Client Services
Katherine Brennan
SVP & General Counsel
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