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Defined Contribution Consultant

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In-Office
15 Locations
85K-169K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
15 Locations
85K-169K Annually
Senior level
Support Wealth colleagues and client managers by designing solutions for defined contribution plans. Assist with client projects, manage expectations, and develop consulting skills.
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Company:Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Retirement team at Mercer. This role will be based near a Mercer office anywhere in the U.S. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Defined Contribution Consultant, you will support other Wealth colleagues and client managers who are working with clients that sponsor large defined contribution plans by designing customized solutions to meet their strategic needs.

You will assist Senior Consultants with day-to-day client contact and problem resolution and work on client projects that focus on delivering non-investment related services, including plan administration assistance, design projects, vendor searches, operational reviews, fee benchmarking, merger and acquisition consulting, etc. In this role, you should know how to do all client-related core projects and understand the details of the results, while simultaneously developing your consulting and sales skills. You may take on the lead role for some of the less complex clients while leading project planning for client relationships

We will count on you to:

  • Partner with other Wealth colleagues and client managers who are working with clients that sponsor large defined contribution plans by designing customized solutions to meet their strategic needs.

  • Support Senior Consultants with day-to-day client contact and problem resolution.

  • Work on client projects that focus on delivering non-investment related services, including plan administration assistance, design projects, vendor searches, operational reviews, fee benchmarking, merger and acquisition consulting, etc.

  • Know how to do all client-related core projects and understand the details of the results, while simultaneously developing your consulting and sales skills. 

  • Take on the lead role for some of the less complex clients while leading project planning for client relationships.

What you need to have:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in benefits consulting with proven ability to sell and deliver retirement consulting services to senior business leaders

  • Experience in leading teams and training junior staff

  • Proven skills in leading complex projects and managing client expectations

  • Proven financial project management

  • Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills

  • Excellent time management, spreadsheet and communication skills

What makes you stand out?

  • Analytical mindset and strong communication skills

  • Demonstrated project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

  • Technical knowledge

  • Excel 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 [email protected].

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.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $84,500 to $168,500.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Top Skills

Excel

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