Description

Are you a visionary protection expert ready to make a real impact? Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) is looking for a dynamic Principal Protection Consultant to lead and innovate within our Corporate Consulting Team. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development of the MMB Protection Proposition, crafting forward-thinking strategies that drive growth and set new standards in protection benefits.

You'll also take charge of advancing the MMB Group Life Master Trust proposition, one of our fastest growing business areas, positioning yourself at the forefront of industry innovation.

What's more, you'll have the chance to manage a select portfolio of high-profile clients, gaining invaluable experience within a global organization that truly invests in your career progression. At MMB, you'll thrive in a collaborative, supportive culture alongside passionate professionals dedicated to collective success.

This exciting opportunity is based in our London, Birmingham, or Chichester offices, with a flexible hybrid working model requiring at least three days per week in the office or visiting clients.

We will count on you to:

• To identify growth opportunities and lead on Protection solutions driving innovation through MMB's Protection proposition, Markets team and wider employee benefits, ensuring that MMB are delivering market leading solutions
• To lead the MMB Group Life Master Trust proposition, driving growth through further innovation and service delivery.
• To have good provider relationships and understanding of the Protection market
• To develop and maintain a portfolio of complex Protection clients, by providing quality consulting advice and ongoing service. Managing the profitability of these clients.
• To expand business lines and service delivery across Corporate Protection portfolio
• To manage and develop strong client relationships and win new business. To work pro-actively with internal teams to deliver client expectations in line with agreed client account plans

What you need to have:

• In depth Protection knowledge is essential with experience working with large complex clients, including self insured, captive and global arrangements
• Financial and Commercial acumen (including fee negotiation skills)
• Experience of proposition or solution development
• Consulting and relationship management skills
• Technical, product and process knowledge
• Inter-personal, communication and time management skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

What makes you stand out:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Self-driven and motivated
• A desire to provide exceptional customer service

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 Marsh Benefits

Mercer Marsh Benefits helps clients manage the costs, risks and complexities of employee health and benefits, through the combined expertise of Mercer and Marsh, businesses of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC). 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 $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh 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, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh 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 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.