ANE - Benefits Analyst at Alera Group in Remote

At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits teams help organizations attract, retain, and engage their workforce through thoughtful benefits strategy, exceptional client service, and collaborative partnership. We’re currently seeking a Benefits Analyst to join our Northeast Employee Benefits team. This is an exciting opportunity for an analytically minded professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and supporting client benefit strategies in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

About Alera Group
Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 14th largest broker of U.S. business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, and Financial Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

Why Alera Group

• Meaningful Impact: Help clients and employees navigate benefits programs that drive retention, engagement, and satisfaction

• Growth & Learning: Opportunities to deepen your expertise and gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries

• Collaborative Culture: Work in a team-oriented environment that values accountability, partnership, and the principles of The Collaborative Way

What You’ll Do

• Build, maintain, and manage SOLD reports, contribution modeling, R&M, and RFP deliverables
• Support benchmark reporting and analytical deliverables for client teams
• Partner closely with analysts, consultants, and client service teams to ensure timely execution of deliverables
• Apply understanding of benefits design, funding strategies, and cost structures to support client analysis
• Maintain CRM data and reporting related to new business activity
• Support client administrative deliverables including census work, plan audits, and document review
• Assist with compliance-related support such as annual notices, 5500 data collection, and compensation disclosures
• Partner with implementation teams on vendor transitions and onboarding activities
• Support ad hoc reporting, analysis, and strategic client deliverables
• Contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture aligned with Alera’s values

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent relevant professional experience)
• Prior internship or professional experience demonstrating analytical ability, client service exposure, and increasing responsibility
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Foundational understanding of employee benefits design, funding, and cost structures preferred
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Willingness to obtain a State Life & Health license within 90 days of hire

Compensation Range: $60,000–$75,000 annually
Bonus Eligibility: 3% annual bonus

Benefits: Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, 401(k), generous PTO, and more.

Work Model: This is a remote opportunity for candidates located within the Northeast region, with occasional in-person team gatherings (typically quarterly) to support collaboration and team connection.

Professional Development – Alera Group Academy

At Alera Group, growth isn’t left to chance. Through Alera Group Academy, we provide structured development opportunities designed to help you expand your expertise and build a meaningful career.

You’ll have access to:

• Role-specific learning paths

• Leadership development programs

• Technical and compliance training

• Industry certifications and continuing education support

• Peer learning and knowledge-sharing communities

Whether you’re deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we’re invested in helping you grow.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

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