Client Advisory and Consulting:

• Lead the delivery of benefits advisory projects for major corporate clients across sectors.

• Advise on health & wellness, life and disability insurance, flexible benefits, and emerging employee wellbeing solutions.

• Analyze client needs, industry benchmarks, and regulatory requirements to develop tailored recommendations.

• Present findings and strategic recommendations to senior client stakeholders, including CHROs, CFOs, and business leaders.

Business Development:

• Identify new business opportunities and nurture relationships to expand the firm’s benefits advisory footprint in India.

• Develop and pitch proposals, lead RFP responses, and support the acquisition of new clients.

• Contribute to marketing and thought leadership initiatives, including seminars, webinars, and publications.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of consultants and analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture.

• Delegate project assignments, set clear goals, and support professional growth of team members.

• Drive knowledge sharing and technical upskilling within the team.

Project Management & Delivery Excellence:

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Implement best practices in consulting methodologies, project documentation, and client communications.

• Identify risks and proactively resolve issues to ensure client satisfaction and successful project outcomes.

Market and Regulatory Intelligence:

• Monitor trends and regulatory developments in India’s employee benefits landscape.

• Translate policy changes and market shifts into actionable insights for clients and internal teams.

• Establish and maintain relationships with insurance carriers, health plans, and industry regulators.

Qualifications and Experience

• Postgraduate degree (MBA, MHRM, or equivalent) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits consulting, insurance, or HR advisory, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team management role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale benefits advisory projects and delivering value to enterprise clients.
• Deep understanding of employee health plans, wellness initiatives, and statutory benefit requirements in India.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with expertise in benefits data analysis, benchmarking, and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; experience with benefits technology platforms is an advantage.

Required Competencies

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to interpret complex business needs and industry trends to develop innovative, future-ready benefits strategies.
• Leadership: Experience in motivating teams, managing performance, and fostering talent development.
• Client Focus: Commitment to understanding and exceeding client expectations.
• Project Management: Organizational skills to handle multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and drive projects to completion.
• Market Acumen: Staying abreast of market and regulatory changes affecting employee benefits in India.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across internal teams and external partners.