Senior Multinational Benefits Consultant
Chicago - 155 Wacker, United States
Company:
MercerDescription:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Multinational Global Consulting team at Mercer. This role can be based in Chicago, New York City, Irvine, Los Angeles or San Francisco. This role us a hybrid position, requiring at least three days a week in the office.
As a Senior Multinational Benefits Consultant, you will advise US-headquartered multinational clients on retirement and benefit issues that arise outside the US, working closely with Mercer’s experts in Health, Wealth, and Career to address complex workforce challenges.
We will count on you to:
- Lead client global consulting projects on behalf of US Multinational clients, providing senior leadership and client relationship management.
- Consolidate and review U.S. GAAP pension disclosures for U.S. multinational organizations’ significant defined benefit plans outside the U.S.
- Perform multi-country benefits due diligence for merger and acquisition projects and provide advice on benefits integration.
- Advise clients on all aspects of retirement and benefit programs around the world.
- Identify appropriate resources globally to respond to specific client requests on international issues and review deliverables to ensure they meet client needs.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with key client stakeholders to transition into the role of a trusted advisor.
What you need to have:
- International benefits / US GAAP accounting experience in a consulting firm.
- BA/BS preferred.
- At least seven years of Health and Benefits, Retirement, or related experience, preferably with global experience.
- Knowledge of MS Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills.
What makes you stand out:
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment.
- Strong verbal, written, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to communicate comfortably and effectively, including presenting findings in formal and ad-hoc situations.
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 an 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.
Job Profile
At least three days a week in the office At least three days in office Hybrid position Hybrid work
Benefits/Perks401k savings Career opportunities Development opportunities Disability Employee Assistance Programs Flexibility Flexible work Flexible work environment Health and welfare Health and welfare benefits Hybrid work Inclusive culture Interesting work Performance-based incentives Professional development Professional development opportunities Retirement programs Supportive leaders Training Tuition Assistance Well-being rewards
Tasks- Advise clients
- Advise on retirement programs
- Client Relationship Management
- Collaboration
- Consolidate pension disclosures
- Develop client relationships
- Lead client consulting projects
- Maintain
- Perform benefits due diligence
- Perform multi-country benefits due diligence
- Review deliverables
- Training
Accounting AD Advising Analytical Business Client relationship management Collaboration Communication Consulting Critical thinking Due Diligence Excel GAAP Global consulting Health and benefits Integration International benefits Interpersonal Law Leadership Management MS Office Office tools Oral communication Power PowerPoint Relationship Management Retirement Retirement programs Strategy Teams Training US GAAP US GAAP accounting Written communication
Experience7 years
EducationAccounting B.A. BA/BS B.S. Business Senior
Certifications TimezonesAmerica/Anchorage America/Chicago America/Denver America/Los_Angeles America/New_York Pacific/Honolulu UTC-10 UTC-5 UTC-6 UTC-7 UTC-8 UTC-9