Assistant Vice President/Senior Manager – Employee Health & Benefits (Consulting)

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Employee Health & Benefits - Chennai team at Marsh Risk India, a Marsh busines.This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Assistant Vice President Employee Health & Benefits

We will count on you to:

• Lead comprehensive market research, data benchmarking, and analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, delivering strategic, data-driven plans aligned with client objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teamsincluding EB Practice, Placement, Underwriting, and Salesto design and implement integrated employee benefits solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance and client satisfaction.
• Prepare and present clear, insightful reports and recommendations to clients, fostering trusted advisor relationships and supporting business development through prospecting, proposal contributions, and cross-selling initiatives.
• Manage client engagements including RFP responses, plan renewals, and underwriting negotiations, optimizing coverage and pricing strategies.
• Drive innovation by contributing to the development of new products, value propositions, and analytical tools.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to team members, promoting a high-performance, collaborative work environment
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with strong data analysis and visualization capabilities.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market intelligence
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at tailoring messages for diverse audiences.
• Strong client relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, with a consultative approach.
• Effective presentation and facilitation skills, capable of influencing decision-makers and driving consensus.

What you need to have:

• 6+ years of progressive experience in the insurance or employee benefits industry, with comprehensive knowledge of benefit plan designs, rating methodologies, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated domain expertise in employee benefits, health insurance, or related fields is highly desirable.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree from a reputed business school, enhancing strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Proven track record of delivering client-focused solutions and contributing to business growth initiatives.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of underwriting principles across multiple lines of coverage.

What makes you stand out?

• Proven Leadership skill traits (elected leader in community, school & college). Background of having leadership role.
• Strong Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Good Networking skills and Relationship Management skills.
• Strong Communication / Presentation skills

Marsh Risk 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 Marsh Risk, visit marsh.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, caste, 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.

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.