We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health & Benefits Consulting team at Mercer, a Marsh business. This role will be based in New York. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
This senior leadership position is responsible for leading a key unit within the health consulting business, with overall P&L accountability. You will drive business strategy, manage client relationships, and lead a team to deliver complex, high-impact solutions.
We will count on you to:
• Lead and have overall P&L accountability for a unit, including budgeting, staffing, and strategy.
• Manage all aspects of unit finances to contribute to the financial success of the business and market.
• Define and implement long-term business strategy aligned with global and regional goals.
• Lead key client engagements and large, complex projects, directing project teams and developing strategic solutions.
• Generate revenue through new client acquisition, cross-selling, and extending existing client engagements.
• Hire, manage, develop, and evaluate a team of professionals, providing performance feedback and career development.
• Establish and maintain market contacts, engaging with financial and HR executives, C-suite members, and other business leaders.
• Contribute to business initiatives, develop intellectual capital, and enhance market presence through thought leadership and industry events.
What you need to have:
• Proven senior leadership experience in health and benefits consulting or a related field.
• Strong financial management skills, including P&L and budgeting experience.
• Demonstrated success in client relationship management and business development.
• Excellent leadership and team management capabilities.
What makes you stand out:
• Experience engaging with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
• Track record of developing and executing successful market strategies.
• Ability to negotiate competitive rates and coverage options leveraging company reputation.
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.
Skills Required
- Proven senior leadership experience in health and benefits consulting or a related field.
- P&L accountability and budgeting experience; strong financial management skills.
- Demonstrated success in client relationship management and business development.
- Excellent leadership and team management capabilities, including hiring and developing staff.
- Based in New York; hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the office.
- Experience engaging with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
- Track record of developing and executing successful market strategies.
- Ability to negotiate competitive rates and coverage options leveraging company reputation.
Marsh McLennan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Marsh McLennan and has not been reviewed or approved by Marsh McLennan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are described as generous, including sizable PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and additional time off such as paid volunteer time and “Summer days.” These time-off benefits are portrayed as a standout part of the overall rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision options, with additional supports like disability and life insurance and access to mental health resources and an EAP. The breadth of plan options is positioned as a core strength of the benefits package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as solid, with 401(k) programs and employer matching frequently highlighted alongside other financial programs. Stock purchase options are also referenced as an additional wealth-building component of the total rewards mix.
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What We Do
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) brings together nearly 78,000 experts in risk, strategy, and people across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, serving clients in over 130 countries. Marsh enables enterprise worldwide by helping clients manage risks, transforming uncertainty into opportunity. Guy Carpenter helps clients grow profitably with reinsurance broking expertise, advisory services, and advanced analytics. Mercer helps organizations advance the health, wealth, and careers of their most vital asset — their people. Oliver Wyman’s expertise in strategy, operations, risk, and organization transformation changes what is possible for our clients, their industries, and society. Together, we combine a unique range of capabilities to help our clients solve problems, seize opportunities, and build lasting success in increasingly complex operating environments.









