Account Executive (Graduate)

Marsh Mclennan; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Marsh Risk is seeking an Account Executive to join the Corporate and Commercial team in Canberra on a full-time, permanent basis. This hybrid role requires in-office presence at least three days per week and promises exposure to a global leader in risk and insurance services.

The Account Executive will assist Senior brokers with client servicing, portfolio management and business development, while gaining hands-on experience in risk management and insurance programs.

Qualifications

• Negotiation and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Motivation for client service and solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior and Principal Account Brokers with portfolio management.
• Assist with the development, implementation and management of risk management and insurance programs.
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with key decision makers.
• Understand client business and insurance needs; document briefing information.
• Identify products that meet client needs.
• Process invoices, policy accounting information, quotations, premium calculations, policy wording and related docs.
• Liaise with clients, underwriters and claims managers.
• Develop a basic technical understanding of relevant insurance classes and services.

Skills

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company:

Marsh Risk

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Corporate and Commercial team at Marsh Risk. This role will be based in Canberra. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Account Executive to join our Corporate and Commercial team in Canberra on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for an aspiring Broker to join a reputable global leader.

The Account Executive will assist Senior brokers within the team in all aspects of client servicing including managing client portfolios, administration, technical support and business development. Ideally, the candidate will have prior knowledge within the insurance broking or underwriting sector; but most importantly, a passion to learn and an eye for detail.

We will count on you to:

• Support Senior and Principal Account Broker's with portfolio management;
• Assist with the development, implementation and management of risk management and insurance programs which accurately address client needs;
• Establish, develop and maintain long term relationships with key decision makers;
• Acquire and maintain an awareness of the client's business and insurance needs, noting all briefing information provided by senior servicing and broking managers;
• Identify products which benefit the client and meet their needs;
• Timely and accurate processing of invoices, policy accounting information, quotations, premium calculations, policy wording, certificates of currency and all other documentation;
• Liaise and negotiate with clients, underwriters and claims managers;
• Develop and maintain a basic technical understanding of relevant classes of insurance and specialist services which the company offers to its clients.

What you need to have:

• Negotiation and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Motivation for client service and solutions;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Dedication to high-level client service;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What makes you stand out:

• Previous experience in Financial Services or Insurance
• Tier 1 FSRA qualification;
• Knowledge of account management and the insurance industry;

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Marsh Risk, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.