Financial Consultant

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

Job summary

Gallagher Benefit Services in the United Kingdom seeks a seasoned professional in employee benefits underwriting to guide financial analysis, support account teams, and present client deliverables. The role emphasizes collaboration with the Financial & Actuarial Consulting team and effective communication across stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a background in underwriting within employee benefits, strong Excel and data analysis skills, and a proactive approach to learning and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, (financial / math preferred)
• Minimum of at least 3 years’ experience in the Employee Benefits Field in an underwriting capacity
• Ability to communicate effectively in a fast paced work environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable of underwriting principles and of the employee benefits field
• Able to take direction from others

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced skills to evaluate and present monthly, quarterly and annual reports that measure client financial status, track expenses by product line, renewal projections, funding levels and rates, etc.
• Help train subordinates.
• Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of various proprietary Models and Tools used to calculate financial results.
• Analyzing data from carriers on clients, and provide recommendations to account management teams or to clients, in order to effectively negotiate rates and funding levels.
• Preparing, analyzing and consulting on various client deliverables, as defined by the scope of services of the Financial & Actuarial Consulting team.
• Demonstrate understanding of whether or not analysis 'makes sense'; can think beyond the numbers on the page.
• Stay abreast of what's happening in local markets, to make certain that each branch is given the tools needed to stay competitive in their communities.

Skills

Strong communication

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Underwriting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.

Overview

Primary focus of role is to provide guidance and assistance to Account teams and clients by using financial decision making tools, conducting client facing meetings when appropriate, and to speak effectively on behalf of the Financial & Actuarial Consulting team regarding core services.

How you'll make an impact

• Apply advanced skills in order to evaluate and present monthly, quarterly and annual reports that measure client financial status, track expenses by product line, renewal projections, funding levels and rates, etc. to the Account Management teams and to clients when necessary.
• Help train subordinates.
• Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of various proprietary Models and Tools used to calculate financial results.
• Analyzing data from carriers on clients, and provide recommendations to account management teams or to clients, in order to effectively negotiate rates and funding levels.
• Preparing, analyzing and consulting on various client deliverables, as defined by the scope of services of the Financial & Actuarial Consulting team.
• Demonstrate understanding of whether or not analysis “makes sense”; can think beyond the numbers on the page.
• Conduct any activity for special assignments as assigned by management.
• Maintain workflow tracking application or logs, as established by management and departmental guidelines and protocol.
• Oversee the review of contract documents such as plan descriptions, administrative agreements, claim exclusions and limitations, etc. in order to gain basic knowledge of client parameters that may impact financial reports; identify training opportunities in this regard for subordinates on the team.
• Evaluate, assign, monitor and peer review reports generated by Financial Benefits Consulting team subordinates, when requested by various Gallagher staff.
• Demonstrate competence with collection of required data and materials needed for the successful completion of various projects with minimal supervision.
• Serve as a resource to branch office staff in order to provide resolution of complex underwriting problems and questions delivered by client.
• Stay abreast of what's happening in local markets, to make certain that each branch is given the tools needed to stay competitive in their communities.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, campaigns, communication materials, newsletters, etc. to internal staff and clients / prospects regarding Financial Benefits Consulting policies and scope of services
• Proficient and compliant with internal systems, including workflow tracking applications.
• Strong oral and written communications and presentations
• Manage escalated service issues to productive outcome
• Oversee communication from Analyst positions regarding processes and data needed in order to effectively analyze client financial status
• Ability to peer review and make suggestions for materials and notices shared across the region and/or divisional Financial Benefits Consulting team

About You

Required

• Bachelor’s degree, (financial / math preferred)
• Minimum of at least 3 years’ experience in the Employee Benefits Field in an underwriting capacity
• Ability to communicate effectively in a fast paced work environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledgeable of underwriting principles and of the employee benefits field
• Able to take direction from others

Technical Skills

• Must show competency with Microsoft Office, and be able to work in a Windows environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills – Effectively write and use formulas

Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in fast pace work environment
• Excellent communication skills (both orally and in writing)
• Must be able to persuade others to provide items needed to complete this job within pre-established timeframes
• Support corporate, region and/or sub-region initiatives
• Ability to negotiate and effectively communicate to manage expectations
• Initiative to continue growing personally and professionally as our industry changes and business need changes
• Must demonstrate ability to work professionally as a team member in a group with diverse backgrounds
• Must have initiative and be properly assertive in presenting new ideas
• Participate and assist with regularly scheduled Financial & Actuarial Consulting Team meetings and Champion calls hosted by Director of Financial & Actuarial Consulting
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all external and internal partners by demonstrating customer focus and work ethic, thereby establishing an environment of trust and reliability
• Provide assistance as needed to any member of the Financial & Actuarial Consulting team or to any branch location to the extent possible including on site client meetings
• Effectively navigate through conflict

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)