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Senior Consultant

Alera Group

Chicago, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Best Practices, Brokerage, Career Development, Compensation and Benefits, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Selling, Customer Escalations, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Employee Retention, Funding, Head of Finance, Industry/Trade Analysis, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Pharmacy, Profit & Loss, Regulatory Compliance, Sales Management, Sales Presentation, Sales Support, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Planning
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
10 days ago
OVERVIEW

At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits teams help organizations attract, retain, and engage their workforce through creative, compliant, and competitive benefits strategies.

We are seeking a Senior Consultant to join our growing Northeast Employee Benefits practice. This is a highly strategic, client-facing role focused on leading complex mid-market and large-market client relationships, developing innovative benefits strategies, and serving as a trusted advisor to CFOs, CHROs, HR leaders, and executive leadership teams.

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned Employee Benefits consultant who enjoys building long-term client partnerships, influencing strategic business decisions, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to the growth of a collaborative consulting practice. As our practice continues to expand, this individual will play an important role in shaping client strategy, supporting team development, influencing practice growth, and driving overall business success.

About Alera Group
Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients' success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

Why Alera Group
Meaningful Impact

Help organizations navigate increasingly complex benefits challenges while improving employee engagement, retention, and overall workforce wellbeing.

Growth & Influence

Join a growing Northeast Employee Benefits practice where your expertise, ideas, and industry experience will help shape the future direction of the team and our client solutions.

Collaborative Culture

Work alongside experienced consultants, analysts, and account managers in a highly collaborative environment that values accountability, partnership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Career Development

Whether your long-term goals include leadership, specialty consulting, practice development, or broader organizational opportunities, Alera provides the flexibility and support to help you build a meaningful career.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You'll Do / Your Impact

Client Strategy & Executive Consulting
  • 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
Operational Leadership
  • 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
Practice Growth & Team Development
  • 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

QUALIFICATIONS

What You Bring

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Re

About the Company

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