M

Marsh & McLennan

Brokers insurance and runs risk and HR consulting

Pension Administration Senior Team Leader

Full-TimeUpdated Deadline 10/31/26
$57k - $114.5k+ Performance-based incentives
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Remote in USA
Remote
Business & StrategyBusiness Operations
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Three to five years of experience in defined benefit administration is required.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
  • Experience with pension-related calculations is required.
  • Previous experience creating business processes for project implementation is required.
  • Ability to work a consistent schedule of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Central Standard Time is required.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain professionalism and urgency to meet client and participant expectations, with extensive contact with clients and Mercer consultants.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on client plans and administrative procedures and as the key resource for day-to-day issues.
  • Ensure the team delivers quality client service and consistently meets accuracy and time standards; direct the team in handling plan- or client-specific questions; and keep the team updated on client plans and benefit regulations through knowledge testing, training, and development.
  • Manage client business processes and identify areas for continued improvement; support more than one client team when project scope and complexity require it.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Access and Microsoft Project is highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated previous team lead experience with a strong track record of leadership and team development; recognized as a go-to subject matter expert for providing expert guidance, resolving complex issues, and driving best practices within the team.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to present complex issues and data clearly and effectively.

About the company

Marsh & McLennan Companies, which operates under the Marsh brand, is an insurance broker and consulting group serving businesses, governments and institutions worldwide. Its Marsh Risk unit arranges property, casualty, cyber and employee-benefit coverage, while Guy Carpenter places reinsurance for insurers. Mercer advises employers on pay, benefits, retirement and investments, and Oliver Wyman, Lippincott and NERA handle strategy, brand and economic consulting. Brokers earn commissions and fees from placing coverage, and consultants bill client fees or charge fees based on assets or plan members. The company traces its roots to 1871 and is headquartered in New York City.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York, NY

Founded

1871

Get referred to Marsh & McLennan

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Consulting drives growth: Mercer and Oliver Wyman's group grew 8% organically in the June 2026 quarter, versus 3% for broking.
  • Profits cushion jobs: Marsh kept about 27 cents of operating profit per sales dollar in 2025, before one-time costs.
  • Many career paths under one employer: 95,000+ colleagues span broking, reinsurance, benefits and strategy consulting in 130 countries.

What critics are saying

  • Expect cuts: Thrive, announced October 2025, sets aside $500 million, mostly severance and technology, to save $400 million yearly.
  • Pricing works against broking: Marsh's index shows commercial rates fell 6% in the June 2026 quarter, an eighth straight drop.
  • Back-office roles are being consolidated: a Business and Client Services unit is pooling operations and technology teams company-wide.

What makes Marsh & McLennan unique

  • Consulting is a third of the business: Mercer and the Oliver Wyman group earned 36% of 2025 revenue.
  • Investment management sets it apart: Mercer is the world's largest outsourced chief investment office, running portfolios for institutions.
  • Scale sets it apart: 2025 revenue grew 10% to $27.0 billion across broking, reinsurance and consulting.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?