Global Benefits Consultant
London, United Kingdom
003257
Working at Lockton
At Lockton, we’re passionate about helping our people achieve their ultimate potential. Our people are curious, action-oriented and always striving to make ourselves and those around us better. We’re active listeners working to ensure understanding and problem solvers developing innovative solutions. If you can see yourself delivering excellent service to clients, giving back to our communities and being a part of our caring culture, you belong here.
Schedule
Full Time Permanent
Job type
Experienced Professional
Workplace
Hybrid
Your Responsibilities
The purpose of this role is to provide service delivery to clients across the People Solutions practice. Responsible for supporting consultants on larger accounts and leading smaller accounts in providing client services for an assigned book of global employee benefits business.
CLIENT FOCUS/MANAGEMENT
Lead small-mid sized accounts including the preparation of client deliverables and materials across the range of global benefit propositions and services.
Work with consultants on larger/more complex accounts to prepare client deliverables and materials across the range of global benefit propositions and services.
Understand the “why” (the reason) for the work being needed and delivered to a client.
Work with client team members in directing, addressing, and resolving client queries issues about global benefit issues.
CLIENT DELIVERY
Consider and deliver idea suggestions or updates to clients/lead consultants.
Use and interpret the client data about renewals, projects, and other trackers to work with and manage the client.
Use meeting agendas and meeting minutes/actions to frame delivery.- Oversee the Salesforce database management for client information; policy data, contacts, mailing lists, and other required data management duties.
- Manage the scope, budget, and other metrics through effective project tracking. Watch out for scope creep.
- Monitor adherence with any Lockton processes to ensure compliance and risk management of delivery e.g. data protection process, maintaining audit trails.
MAKING EFFECTIVE CONNECTIONS
Develop networks with the Lockton Global Partner offices, peers, and other business service groups (IT, Office Services, Information Processing, Accounting, local offices, etc.) to progress various tasks using a partnership approach that facilitates high-quality results and process workflow.- Proactively consult with local Lockton Global offices and partners as needed to resolve any issues.
NEW BUSINESS
Support with new business opportunities including RFP responses.- Ownership for pricing and scoping of small-medium sized projects
MANAGING SELF & DEVELOPMENT
Effective email management to keep on top of tasks and issues.
Lead appropriate meetings, calls, and other events.- Monitor the set up the technology and client infrastructure e.g. Salesforce.
- Undertake relevant training to develop skills and knowledge to apply to clients and the wider business.
- Undertake training around client consulting
Expand awareness of research and resources available, internet research, accessing trade publications, and on occasion foreign-language sourced documents.
Qualifications
Desired skills & knowledge:
- Bachelor's degree and/or experience in a role which reflects the skills and client management experience which will be transferred to the world of Global Benefits
- Have completed training courses/qualifications in core areas such as insurance, international benefits (IEBA), HR or another related discipline
- Experienced with basic computer skills & packages including Microsoft applications – Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong client focus with the ability to develop positive relationships with team members and external contacts
- Can work well in a fast-paced environment with multiple workstreams and able to achieve and manage timescales for delivery
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and comfort collaborating with colleagues in both an office and a virtual environment
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively
- Ability to solve problems and cope with challenges.
Further experience, skills, or knowledge
- Relevant corporate & client management experience
- Fluency or professional proficiency in a foreign language is often helpful
- Any other professional qualifications or training are also an advantage
- Experience working or living abroad is helpful although not required.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockton Companies is proud to provide everyone an equal opportunity to grow and advance. We are committed to an inclusive culture and environment where our people, clients and communities are treated with respect and dignity.
At Lockton, supporting diversity, equity and inclusion is ingrained in our values, and we believe that we are at our best when we fully embrace everyone. We strive to cultivate a caring culture that learns from, celebrates and thrives because of our breadth of differences. As such, we recognize that recruiting, developing and retaining people with diverse backgrounds and experiences is vital and enabling our people to thrive personally and professionally is critical to our long-term success.
About Lockton
Lockton is the largest privately held independent insurance brokerage in the world. Since 1966, our independence has allowed us to serve our clients, take care of our people and give back to our communities. As such, our 10,000+ Associates doing business in over 100 countries are empowered to do what’s right every day.
At Lockton, we believe in the power of all people. You belong at Lockton.
How We Will Support You
At Lockton, we empower you to be true to yourself in all that you do. Your success is our success, and we provide opportunities to help you grow and create a rewarding career path, however you envision it.
We are ready to meet you where you are today, and as your needs change over time. In addition to industry-leading health insurance, we offer additional options to support your overall health and wellbeing.
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