Senior Consultant/Financial Consultant, IAS

About the Role The Senior Consultant/Financial Consultant, IAS at Lockton will provide technical and operational support within the Integrated Absence Solutions Practice, focusing on group life and disability benefits. The role requires a high level of professionalism and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and a desire to learn new opportunities. What You'll Do

• Partner with senior-level client stakeholders to assess their absence management needs and design tailored solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on complex federal, state, and local leave regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave laws).
• Serve as a subject matter expert, advising clients on best practices and emerging trends in absence management.
• Lead the end-to-end implementation of integrated absence programs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and organizational goals.
• Oversee the operational delivery of absence programs, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and high-quality service.
• Manage cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to execute projects on time and within budget.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and proactively address potential compliance risks for clients.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks associated with absence program administration and ensure adherence to legal requirements.
• Analyze complex program data to identify trends, evaluate performance, and recommend enhancements.
• Deliver actionable insights and strategic recommendations to improve program outcomes and efficiency.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports and dashboards for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Lead the resolution of escalated client issues, ensuring timely and satisfactory outcomes.
• Address root causes of recurring challenges and implement sustainable solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants and team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Contribute to the development of internal knowledge-sharing and training programs. What We're Looking For
• Demonstrated experience in group life and disability benefits.
• High level of professionalism and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and a desire to learn new opportunities.
• Strong client-facing abilities and capacity to guide cross-functional teams in absence-management projects.