GBM Junior Project Manager

Company:Mercer

Description:

Welcome to Brighter!

Ready to be part of a company that is not only leading the market, but transforming in the most exciting way? In Singapore, we are a team of experts who believe in building brighter futures for our clients and community by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and wellbeing.

At Mercer, we walk the talk:

• Voted #1 HR Consulting Company globally
• Recognized as Asset Consultant of the Year for 4 consecutive years by Asia Asset Management
• Named Best Employee Engagement Consultancy and Best Corporate Wellness Provider by Human Resources Online
• Great Package and Recognition Programs
• Energetic & flexible environment surrounded by supportive colleagues

We take care of our people, and we pride ourselves in our diverse and inclusive workforce with our “people first” culture. We make sure our people are continually learning and growing, providing them with outstanding career development, on-the-job learning opportunities and financial rewards. Most importantly, we are committed to making your journey with us meaningful and fun.

Our passion is making a difference in people’s lives. For us, it’s not just a business — it’s a mission. Our more than 20,000 employees work every day to improve the health, wealth, and careers of more than 110 million people globally.

Mercer Marsh Benefits is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Singapore office:

GBM Junior Project Manager

We will rely on you to:

• Supports the consulting team in gathering, organizing, entering and analysing data using Excel spreadsheets to be used for various client projects. Involves increased focus on the analysis of results, managing portions of projects and reviewing the work of lower-level analysts.
• Gathers utilization or rate data from the vendors via a Request for Proposal (RFP). Interprets the meaning of the data and summarizes the responses from the RFP in Excel or PowerPoint format for presentation to the client.
• Develops cost projections and evaluations of vendor renewal workups. Results are used as part of client meetings.
• Consolidates information for budget and billing reports. Participates in calls and meetings as appropriate. Assists with the preparation and delivery of clear and concise communications and resolves most claim issues. More complex issues may be escalated to senior consultants.
• Gathers design data from the client and current vendors needed for analysing the impact of a client's consolidation and/or marketing of its healthcare plans. Work typically involves organizing plan design details and costs in Excel for further analysis by the team. Responsibilities also include checking data for reasonableness and following up with vendors regarding missing or inaccurate data.
• Develops a good understanding of vendor/carrier markets, basic underwriting and financial skills, products, services and technical tools, and intranet resources through participation in training courses, online learning, and learning from more experienced colleagues.

What you need to have: 

• Keen interest in field of global benefits management.
• To perform the role, candidate must clear all 6 papers in order to apply licensing.
• Outstanding analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines and to work on a team.
• Demonstrable ability or interest in data cleaning, analysis, and recordkeeping.
• MAS qualification is required for this role.

What makes you stand out:

• Relentless curiosity to acquire new knowledge and skills.
• Highly motivated and meticulous.
• Adaptability to thrive in fast paced and complex environments.
• Ability to build relationships by communicating with team members.
• A genuine interest in telling stories with data.
• Prior domain knowledge, and client management experience in health and benefits consulting would be a plus.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• 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.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

About Marsh / Mercer:

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.