Health And Benefits Assistant Vice President - Consultant (Tampa, FL) Job Details

About Aon

Aon Corporation (NYSE:AON) is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital solutions and outsourcing. Through its more than 59,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to deliver distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Aon's industry-leading global resources and technical expertise are delivered locally in over 120 countries. Named the world's best broker by Euromoney magazine's 2008, 2009 and 2010 Insurance Survey, Aon also ranked highest on Business Insurance' s listing of the world's insurance brokers based on commercial retail, wholesale, reinsurance and personal lines brokerage revenues in 2008 and 2009. A.M. Best deemed Aon the number one insurance broker based on revenues in 2007, 2008 and 2009, and Aon was voted best insurance intermediary 2007-2010, best reinsurance intermediary 2006-2010, best captives manager 2009-2010, and best employee benefits consulting firm 2007-2009 by the readers of Business Insurance . Visit http://www.aon.com for more information on Aon and http://www.aon.com/unitedin2010 to learn about Aon's global partnership and shirt sponsorship with Manchester United.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Health & Benefits (H&B) Assistant Vice President - Consultant in our Tampa, Floridaoffice. This position will support Aon's Health & Benefits group.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Health & Benefits (H&B) Assistant Vice President - Consultant will act as the lead consultant on client assignments. The role involves the management of ongoing U.S. health and benefits client work for Florida -based clients. This position will have frequent interactions with the client's HR/benefit manager and vendor account managers for the delivery of benefits consulting services. Responsibilities include the proactive project management, frequent vendor interface, developing client reports, leading external meetings, cross selling and identifying client needs for other consulting services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the overall project lead on small and middle market clients and will work as a strong second on large market clients, ensuring the progress of the team against established objectives, budget, timeline, deliverables and professional standards
• Ensure delivery of effective and high quality services for assigned clients
• Lead and manage project plans, scope of work, billing reports and budgets involving multiple workflows across many client teams.
• Interface with colleagues from other practices such as global, retirement communications, and ARS on projects that address the client's reward challenges and risk
• Develop deep relationship with client contacts through effective written and verbal communication
• Provide deep subject-matter expertise on projects including program design, health care reform pricing, plan funding and employee cost-sharing, financial modeling, benchmarking, , vendor negotiations, plan renewals, vendor procurements and implementations.
• Participate in new business development opportunities in and outside the practice as part of the broader team
• Provide value-added technical review of the work of the analyst staff.
• Act as a senior mentor to provide guidance and training to junior staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree required (mathematics, human resources, business or related field preferred)
• Minimum of six to ten years of consulting, brokerage, carrier or related benefits experience
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Tools (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Project)
• Knowledge of U.S. healthcare plans, wellness programs, life/disability/time off, elective benefits and absence management is important
• Proven experience successfully leading multiple assignments, delivering excellent service on time within budget
• Strong financial skills; prior experience in group underwriting, plan design and financial modeling preferred
• Keep's clients need ahead of own personal gain; Client focused, intellectually curious, well organized, detail oriented
• Exceptional client relationship skills; listens to develop trusted client relationships and seeks to understand internal and external client issues
• Demonstrates initiative and independently seeks solutions to diagnose and anticipate client issues
• A professional presence with polished and exceptional communication skills

Aon offers competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, continuing education & training, a unique internal advancement program, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

All positions at Aon require an applicant who has accepted an offer to undergo a background check. The checks run are based on the nature of the position. Background checks may include some or all of the following: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. By applying for a position with Aon, you understand that you will be required to undergo a background check should you be made an offer. You also understand that the offer is contingent upon successful completion of the background check and results consistent with Aon 's employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Aon's professionals are unwavering in their client focus and integrity. We promote diversity, professional development, frugality and stewardship, applying a disciplined non-bureaucratic approach to help our clients realize their business potential. Drawing on our experienced team as a competitive advantage, Aon employees have the freedom to take risks, foster innovation, champion for change and replicate best practices.

For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at www.aon.com

Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.