Consultant - Health Solutions

Aon is looking for a Consultant to join our team in Montreal. 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This role is not eligible for sponsorship, and we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa or work permit. 

Aon is in the business of better decisions 

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.  

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.  

What the day will look like

In summary: oversee all client deliverables and project management, and ensure they are delivered within agreed timelines. Work with the Client Relationship Manager to understand and define the strategy and services to be delivered, and coordinate with the various operational units to ensure successful execution.

To achieve this, the responsibilities will include, more specifically:

• Act as the clients’ day-to-day point of contact;
• Support clients in helping them achieve their employee benefits objectives;
• Provide support for insurance needs and general inquiries;
• Respond to last-minute and urgent requests;
• Coordinate with the relevant operational units to deliver the work outlined in the engagement letter and other initiatives agreed upon throughout the client relationship;
• Ensure project management for the operational unit responsible for executing the work, in accordance with the service description and client expectations;
• Identify opportunities, in collaboration with the Client Relationship Manager (“CRM”), to provide additional services that meet client needs;
• Maintain a broad understanding of the work performed by Health Solutions;
• Engage specialized resources (actuarial, pharmacy, wellness, etc.) to address client issues when required;
• Coordinate and schedule all meetings to present deliverables to clients;
• Help prepare for and attend annual planning meetings and other strategic discussions;
• Develop a strong partnership with the CRM and ensure service delivery aligns with the client’s strategy;
• Coordinate client onboarding (with direct support from the relevant operational units);
• Advocate for clients’ interests in discussions with their various insurance providers on all financial or coverage-related matters;
• Support the CRM and the Finance department with the elements required for revenue recognition.

How this opportunity is different:

The Senior Consultant will have the privilege of advising large organizations across a variety of industries on all aspects of group insurance, supported by multiple teams with specialized expertise, while working closely with them on the more relational and strategic components of the role.

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in group insurance, either in consulting or underwriting;
• A valid group insurance license with the AMF;
• Bilingualism in French and English is required due to frequent interactions with clients, colleagues, or partners based in Quebec, other Canadian provinces, and/or internationally;
• Demonstrated technical and problem-solving skills in relatively complex business situations;
• Strong project management and organizational skills to coordinate and deliver multiple large-scale advisory mandates and projects;
• Proven ability to engage and lead diverse stakeholders in project environments;
• Technical expertise and knowledge of recent trends in the group insurance market and recent legislative changes;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to prioritize and manage short or competing deadlines;
• A desire and curiosity to continue learning and pursue ongoing professional development;
• Strong technology skills and ease of working within the Microsoft Office suite;
• A post-secondary degree in finance, mathematics, actuarial science, or a related field is an asset but not required.

 Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

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