Senior Financial Manager - Employee Benefits

About us: 

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in empowering our clients, and we do so by protecting businesses and individuals in our local communities. We help businesses evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees. As a global firm, we offer employees resources in both technology and industry expertise, but we still maintain the local flavor of our offices. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture. 

Our team is growing, and we are looking for a "numbers guru" who enjoys working on a team. If you enjoy navigating complex data sets and helping people, this is the right fit for you. We are seeking a Senior Financial Manager in our Data Analytics Group in Chicago. The Senior Financial Manager will oversee the overall financial management of our clients' health and benefits plans. 

In this role, you will: 

• Consult with employers regarding their Health & Benefits strategy, including claim forecasting, plan design modeling, contribution setting, and reserve development, etc. 

• Ask effective questions to identify real client issues 

• Prioritize clients’ issues, provide evidence, and impact which highlight how HUB can solve those issues 

• Lead financial deliverables and client presentations for employers ranging in size from 250 – 20,000 employees, with a strong focus on underwriting 

• Peer review work and mentorship of junior staff and provide constructive feedback for improvement 

• Analyze Request for Proposals (RFPs) for all health and welfare programs 

• Utilize a data warehouse to identify and understand cost drivers and develop strategies that align with our clients’ goals and culture 

• Be an expert in Health & Benefits strategies and in explaining the impact to clients 

• Participate in internal initiatives that foster growth and improvement in our business area and across business areas 

• Actively participate in Data Analytic Group meetings and training opportunities 

• Take an active interest in a leadership role, and create a path to get there 

• Take pride in your work, work hard, and make sure you can have fun at the same time 

What you offer us: 

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university 

• 4-6 years of relevant experience 

• Strong critical thinking skills 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills 

• Effective presentation and persuasion skills  

• Attention to detail 

• Ability to work on a team and independently 

What we offer you: 

• A rewarding job that helps local businesses and individuals in the Chicago area 

• The opportunity to be a leader for your team 

• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance, 401k matching program, Health Savings Account funding, and voluntary insurance options 

• Generous time-off policies (2 weeks of vacation + Personal/Sick/Floating Holidays) 

• A work/life balance because that is important for all of us 

• Learn from the expertise of your coworkers 

• Growth- HUB is growing, and so can your career Be part of a motivated team 

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 to $110,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HAS and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, personal, floating holidays and company holidays. In addition, eligible annual bonuses, equity and commissions may be available for some positions.