Market Analyst (Employee Benefits)

Company: Apex Benefits Group
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are you interested in joining a successfully growing organization that has been recognized for over a decade as a Best Place to Work? If so, come join Apex Benefits! Apex Benefits, a premier employee benefits consulting firm headquartered in Indiana, is seeking a talented professional to research and analyze employee benefit plan options from a variety of carriers. This role plays a key part in helping employers make informed, strategic decisions about their benefits offerings. The ideal candidate for the Market Analyst (Employee Benefits) position is curious, diligent, detail-oriented, adaptable, and enjoys working with data. Strong project management abilities and a high level of accuracy are essential. This position is based on the north side of Indianapolis. The starting salary for this role is $55,000 and increases commensurate with experience. PLUS, opportunities for a variety of individual and corporate bonuses. Apex Benefits offers competitive benefits, a collaborative team environment, and advanced training and development. Job summary The market analyst is instrumental in the process of supporting the employee benefits service cycle. In a non-client facing role, the market analyst, along with the advisor, account executive, and account service representative, create the core client team. The market analyst provides value to the client team through primary management of client renewal reporting process. This includes creating and following up on carrier RFPs, analysis of carrier market, preparation and delivery of reporting for presentation, and retention of the client’s benefits. Summary of essential job functions/responsibilities Responsible for market analysis process for prospects and clients, to include the recommendation for market selection based on client needs, RFP package review and delivery, bid specifications and receipt, appropriateness of market responses, final negotiations, and recommendations to be delivered via report for the advisor and account executive to deliver to the client within deadlines stated. Listen closely to client team to ensure needs of client are understood; deliver information to clients in a way that is easily understood and of high quality. Follow the Apex Benefits’ preferred method to track all communication which supports and discloses data for client and vendor files, including though not limited to, applicable e-mails, proposals, appendix items, and spreadsheets. Provide additional reports throughout the plan year as requested by the client or service team. Assist team and carriers with problem resolution, respond to general inquiries, answer phone calls, create and update Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents and adhere to the standards of quality established by Apex Benefits. Refine and collect appropriate data for actuarial analysis and ensures its reasonableness and accuracy by coordination within the team. Collaborate with advisor and account executive to ensure the accuracy of market risk so that an appropriate proposal can be created to meet the needs of both the client and its members. Participate in team discussions and decisions, acting as a thought partner for clients. Prioritize work and take ownership of tasks and timelines. Demonstrate Apex Benefits’ values and maintain positive working relationship with team members, clients, vendors and contacts. Minimum requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred, high school diploma or GED required 2 years’ experience marketing medical and ancillary product lines for small, mid and large employers preferred Knowledge of self-funding and reinsurance preferred Superior problem solving, analytical ability, attention to detail and customer service skills Highly skilled in Excel, literacy in Word, PowerPoint, and Web navigation Ability to build and maintain relationships with vendor partners. Positive attitude, willingness to learn and interest to work toward team goals Excellent organizational and time management skills Professional writing and verbal communication skills Self-motivated, with ability to meet deadlines; ability to work productively and proactively in a minimally supervised environment and follow instructions through project completion Ability to plan, organize, and work on multiple tasks simultaneously Capable of maintaining confidential information Able to react to change positively and handle other essential tasks as assigned For service and sales: Industry designations such as CEBS, PHR, SPHR preferred but not required Have and maintain appropriate state insurance licenses Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. Must be able to read and edit spreadsheets, email and other related tools related to the role Must be able to communicate extensively and effectively with staff and vendors via telephone/TDD, one-on-one conversations, face-to-face, public presentations, and written correspondence Requires extensive use of keyboards, calculators, and other administrative equipment. Must be able to process and maintain large volumes of documentation Must be able to sit or stand for extensive periods of time and navigate through the office Must be able to function within a moderate noise level office environment Ability to travel to and work in the corporate office located in Indianapolis, Indiana is required, in addition to client locations. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Additional Information Apex Benefits Group, Inc believes in equal opportunity employment and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Summary of Benefits Working with a team of talented and collaborative professionals; ongoing training and development; tuition reimbursement; medical; dental; vision; life; long-term disability; short-term disability; flexible savings accounts; critical illness; business travel accident, paid time off; paid volunteer time off; paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan match; critical illness, accident, paid parental leave, wellness incentives; E.A.P. services and more! Powered by ExactHire:192477

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