Alera Group, Inc. · 1 month ago
Senior Consultant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expAlera Group, Inc. is a rapidly growing company specializing in Employee Benefits, dedicated to helping organizations attract and retain talent through innovative strategies. They are seeking a Senior Consultant to lead complex client relationships, develop benefits strategies, and mentor team members within their Northeast Employee Benefits practice.
Human ResourcesFinanceProperty & Casualty InsuranceEmployee BenefitsFinancial ServicesInsuranceRisk Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as Client Team Lead for a portfolio of mid-market and large-market Employee Benefits clients
Lead strategic benefits planning and consulting initiatives for employers ranging from approximately 100 lives to several thousand lives
Build and maintain strong relationships with CFOs, CHROs, HR leaders, and executive stakeholders
Develop multi-year benefits strategies aligned with client objectives and workforce needs
Advise clients on funding strategies including fully insured, self-funded, level-funded, and captive arrangements
Negotiate renewal and marketing strategies with carriers and vendor partners
Serve as a trusted advisor on emerging market trends, legislative developments, and industry best practices
Respond to escalated client matters and provide strategic guidance on complex benefits issues
Support retention, growth, and profitability of assigned client relationships
Lead execution of the client lifecycle process through proactive planning and strategic oversight
Prepare and deliver executive-level client presentations with support from Account Managers and Analysts
Ensure client compliance requirements and regulatory deadlines are met
Perform quality review and oversight of work completed by other team members
Ensure client deliverables and documentation are completed accurately and on time
Remain current on industry trends, legislation, funding strategies, and emerging benefits solutions
Mentor and support the professional development of Account Managers, Analysts, and other team members
Share industry knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas that contribute to practice growth
Collaborate across Alera specialty practices including Pharmacy Solutions, Captives, Wellness, Value-Based Care, and other strategic initiatives
Support cross-selling opportunities that enhance client outcomes and strengthen relationships
Contribute to the continued growth and evolution of the Northeast Employee Benefits practice
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Risk Management, Finance, or equivalent professional experience
10+ years of Employee Benefits consulting experience preferred
Active State Life & Health Insurance License
Strong knowledge of Employee Benefits plan design, funding strategies, compliance, and market trends
Experience advising clients across multiple funding arrangements including fully insured, self-funded, level-funded, and captive programs
Proven executive presence with experience consulting directly with CFOs, CHROs, CEOs, and senior leadership teams
Demonstrated success managing complex client relationships and developing strategic benefits solutions
Ability to think strategically while executing tactical deliverables
Strong presentation, communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Preferred
Experience consulting on large and complex Employee Benefits programs
Familiarity with pharmacy strategy, Rx carve-outs, point solutions, wellness programs, value-based care, and captive arrangements
Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing junior team members
Prior experience within a national, regional, or large-market consulting environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
401(k)
Generous PTO
Professional development opportunities
Role-specific learning paths
Leadership development programs
Technical and compliance training
Industry certifications and continuing education support
Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities
Company
Alera Group, Inc.
Alera Group is a growing leader, reimagining the complex risk management, insurance and financial services delivery experience through intentional collaboration connecting clients to holistic solutions that protect and grow all they value most.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.1BKey Investors
Bank of MontrealGenstar Capital
2025-05-01Debt Financing· $1B
2023-04-12Private Equity· $100M
2017-01-04Private Equity
Leadership Team
Jim Blue
Chief Executive Officer
Alan Levitz
Executive Vice Chairman
Recent News
2026-05-27
2025-10-21
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