Employee Benefits Consultant - Asset Management

About the role

Howden, a global insurance group, is hiring an Employee Benefits Consultant to advise Asset Management clients on their employee benefits programmes, with specialist knowledge of Group Risk and Healthcare. The consultant manages a portfolio of clients (mainly SME-sized), delivers new business and works alongside the Client Services team, with administration and client service support provided.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact and trusted adviser for a portfolio of Asset Management clients, responding quickly and accurately to queries.
• Advise on specific insurance products and provide technical advice on the policies you manage, seeking colleague help where needed.
• Work with the Client Services team so renewals, reviews, claims and medical underwriting are completed in time.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, prospects and insurers, and identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities.
• Keep consultancy and administration tasks organised, follow up proactively and keep colleagues informed.
• Ensure clients receive fair remuneration for the work done and keep client data accurate in the systems.
• Support the line manager on nominated business projects and help deliver the account development new business budget.

Required profile

• At least 2 years of consultancy experience advising clients in Group Risk and Healthcare; Private Medical, Dental and Cash Plan knowledge is essential.
• Detailed knowledge of healthcare and group risk policies is preferred.
• Experience in consultancy or administration; able to create, write and manipulate template reports.
• IIF GR1 / IF7 qualification preferred.
• Ability to take ownership of a portfolio, flag client risks and opportunities, and adapt to compliance requirements.

Required skills

• Group Risk and Healthcare advisory, with broader Employee Benefits knowledge including Wellbeing and Pensions.
• Familiarity with Hubspot and EPIC technology platforms.
• Knowledge of the FCA's conduct of business rules (SM&CR) and completion of relevant regulatory training.

What we offer

• A permanent position.
• Reasonable adjustments, including flexible hours or hybrid working where possible.