Lead Associate - Placement

Lead Associate – Placement

Arizona, United States

As a Vendor Placement Lead Associate you will contribute to a client’s benefits strategy through managing and/or leading the entire vendor/carrier bid, procurement, and negotiation process. You will work across the full spectrum of employer health and group benefit programs including medical, dental, life, disability, voluntary benefits, etc. You will interface with vendors and client teams, prepare client deliverables, and ensure quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to expand your business acumen and communication skills by managing multiple, diverse clients and working alongside leaders in the industry.

The Role

• Contribute to placement activities across a book of clients/projects of varying size and complexity
• Understands and articulates broader impact of placement strategies and decisions for

carrier/vendor renewals and carrier/vendor marketings (Requests for Information or Requests for
Proposal)

• Applies in-depth knowledge of the industry, key trends and available external products/solutions

and WTW services/solutions to client needs/objectives

• Accurately prepares first draft client deliverables throughout the full placement process
• Partners with Global Delivery Centers to deliver superior analyses and project management
• Collaborates with Client Service teams and other H&B Communities of Expertise (CoEs)
• Assist in vendor/carrier selction process and communication strategies to those not selected
• Maintains and cultivates strong vendor/carrier relationships to enhance WTW’s position in the

marketplace

The Requirements

• 3+ years’ experience in professional services, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage

firm or health care vendor/carrier

• Intermediate/advanced knowledge of fully-insured arrangements and understanding of self-funded

funding arrangements, including stop loss contracts and provisions

• Familiarity with health & welfare vendor/carrier landscape
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and produce quality deliverables on

time and within budget

• Strong client service orientation and ability to manage expectations and relationships both

internally and with clients

• Proven ability to identify and resolve issues with limited information and experience
• Polished written and verbal communication skills, along with analytical, creative and integrative

skills

• Self-starter attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to apply feedback and direction from senior colleagues
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint
• State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until a sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is 80,000 to 90,000 USD.
This role is also eligible for, an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans. If Level 38 or more senior role is in Washington State, you must add the retirement benefits paragraph to the job description.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.