Lead Consultant - Health & Benefits

The Role

• Lead the development of cost and utilization reports (CUR) to support internal broking teams in deriving actionable insights for client engagements
• Analyse historical claims and utilization data to identify key cost drivers, trends, and anomalies impacting employee benefits programmes
• Produce detailed analytics including top 10 analysis, utilization patterns, and cost benchmarking to support renewal strategies and decision-making
• Translate complex data outputs into clear, insightful executive summaries and commentary to support broker presentations and client discussions
• Design and maintain dashboards and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) to enhance reporting efficiency and data storytelling
• Work closely with internal brokers to understand business needs and tailor analytics outputs accordingly
• Provide analytical support during client meetings where required, including explaining methodologies, insights, and recommendations
• Respond to ad-hoc data requests with creativity and a problem-solving mindset, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
• Continuously refine reporting templates, processes, and data models to improve quality, consistency, and turnaround time
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and consistency across all reports and analyses
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., brokers, insurers, vendors) for data gathering and validation
• Stay updated on industry trends, cost drivers, and analytics best practices within employee benefits

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Deliver CUR reports within 2 weeks upon receipt of complete data, with proactive stakeholder communication in case of delays
• Maintain high standards of data accuracy, insight quality, and clarity of executive summaries
• Strong stakeholder satisfaction from internal broking teams (timeliness, usability, and relevance of insights)
• Contribution to revenue generation through:
  • Supporting sales and pitching activities with analytics-driven insights
  • Identifying opportunities to position analytics outputs as standalone value-added services/projects

The Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in data analytics, preferably within employee benefits, insurance, or healthcare (employee benefits experience is an advantage)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, data modelling) and Power BI (or similar visualization tools)
• Ability to interpret large datasets and translate findings into meaningful business insights and actionable recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear executive summaries and storytelling narratives
• Ability to work closely with internal stakeholders and support client-facing discussions where required
• Creative problem-solving skills with the ability to handle ambiguous or ad-hoc data requests
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality
• Ability to work independently as a sole contributor while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Sense of accountability and ownership of deliverables, with a proactive and self-driven mindset
• Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn, improve processes, and challenge the status quo
   

Equal Opportunity Employer