Senior Defined Contribution Consultant

Overview

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Defined Contribution Consulting team s hybrid role requires working in an office at least three days a week. The role will be based near a Mercer office with a slight preference in the West.

• Cultivate, lead, and participate in new business proposals to prospects and extend the range of services provided to existing Mercer clients.
• Serve as one of Mercer's experts internally and in the marketplace on defined contribution plans.
• Sell, lead, and deliver client projects involving plan design, recordkeeping vendor management, vendor search and fee benchmarking, Committee governance, compliance reviews, and administration consulting.
• Assist with the expansion of services to existing clients by maintaining ongoing relationships, identifying opportunities for expanded services and supporting investment retainer clients.
• Help guide and direct execution of long‑term DC strategy while providing direction and focus in the local market; engage and train staff to deliver services to large or jumbo clients.
• Routinely use Mercer intellectual capital and participate in development of DC intellectual capital for the US.
• Mentor junior staff to enhance technical knowledge as well as client facing skills and expand DC expertise through regular project interactions and direct coaching.
• Participate in internal initiatives to support the growth of the DC Retirement business.
• Stay current with the DC regulatory and legislative landscape to bring awareness to clients and internal staff.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience consulting on DC non-investment issues with proven ability to sell and deliver Defined Contribution retirement consulting services to senior business leaders.
• Expert working knowledge of retirement plan design and operations: nondiscrimination testing, compliance, plan administration and governance as well as the relevant DC vendor marketplace.
• Experience working with and presenting to Fortune 500 retirement committees, executive leadership committees, and C‑level executives.
• Proven sales results selling DC consulting services.
• Experience leading large complex projects and managing client expectations.
• Risk identification and implementation of solutions for clients.
• Time management.
• Proven financial project management.

• Proven track record in large market defined contribution sales.
• Deep subject matter and marketplace expertise.
• Creativity and ability to adapt to client needs.

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We are a leader in the Defined Contribution Consulting marketplace with a focus on servicing large, complex clients.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting. Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. The applicable base salary range for this role is $142,500 to $285,000.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401(k) savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives.