Lockton is seeking a motivated and inquisitive professional to join our People Solutions team as an Academy Associate. This role is designed for individuals who are eager to build a strong foundation in employee benefits through a structured learning program, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Academy Associates will have the opportunity to learn the business, contribute to the delivery of brokerage and consulting services, and develop skills for long-term career growth within Lockton.

Position responsibilities
    Participate actively in the Academy learning program and other learning and development initiatives.
    Develop an understanding of the benefits brokerage and consulting business.
    Support the service of clients, including renewal, marketing, issue resolution, and client support.
    Assist in the development of financial models and reports for clients and senior team members.
    Participate in client strategy and renewal meetings to understand client expectations.
    Maintain client files, contracts, and documents.
    Support basic claims and enrollment issues.
    Document meetings, calls, and commitments made to the client and team.
    Participate in peer review by reviewing team deliverables and submitting your own work for feedback to ensure accuracy and quality.
    Attend select meetings with clients, either in person or virtually, and take notes as needed.
    Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, including specialty resources.
    Maintain high professional standards in all interactions and deliverables, including confidentiality, communication, and accountability.
    Perform other responsibilities and duties as needed to support the team and clients.

Position qualifications
    Bachelor’s Degree or related field and/or years of experience equivalent
    Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
    Strong analytical skills and comfort working with financial data, reports, or quantitative information.
    Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required. 
    Ability to efficiently organize work and manage time to meet deadlines.
    High aptitude for accuracy and strong attention to detail required.
    Ability to attend company, department, and team meetings as required, including industry training sessions.
    Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures, proactively protecting confidentiality of client and company information. 
    Ability to complete continuing education requirements as needed.
    Ability to travel by automobile and aircraft.
    Ability to work on a computer for a prolonged amount of time. 
    Ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed.
    Legally able to work in the United States

This position may be eligible for annual discretionary bonus consideration.

Lockton offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401k plus match, life, salary continuation, long-term disability, wellness program, flexible spending accounts, legal benefit, identity theft protection, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, and mental health benefits.

PLEASE NOTE- The salary range below is an estimate. The salary offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic location, job-related knowledge, experience, education, certifications, and skills.