Financial Consultant

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG); Drinagh; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career development

People-first culture

Global reach

Job summary

Gallagher Ireland is seeking an experienced Financial Consultant Sales Executive to help clients plan for retirement, investments and employee benefits. Based in Wexford, you will build trusted relationships with individuals and corporate clients and deliver tailored financial strategies.

You will conduct detailed reviews, provide professional advice across pensions, protection and group risk solutions, and develop new business opportunities through referrals and networking.

Qualifications

• QFA qualification is required.
• Retirement planning or employee benefits qualification (RPA/ CFP) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pensions, investments, protection and group risk arrangements.
• Experience in a Financial Adviser/Consultant or Employee Benefits role.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients.
• Provide professional advice across pensions, investments, protection, employee benefits and group risk solutions.
• Conduct detailed financial reviews to understand clients’ objectives and identify suitable recommendations.
• Develop new business opportunities through referrals, networking and relationship-building activities.
• Manage and support corporate employee benefit and group risk schemes, including renewals, member engagement and ongoing servicing.
• Research and analyse suitable products and investment options to deliver tailored client recommendations.
• Work closely with accountants, solicitors and other professional advisers to identify opportunities and deliver joined-up client solutions.
• Keep clients informed about market developments, regulatory changes and emerging opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Financial advisory skills

Pensions knowledge

Investments knowledge

Employee benefits knowledge

Education

QFA (Qualified Financial Adviser) qualification

RPA/ CFP qualification

Job description

Introduction

At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You'll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client‑centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

Overview

At Gallagher, we believe financial advice is about more than products and policies. It's about helping people make informed decisions, achieve their goals and protect what's most important to them.

Gallagher Ireland is a growing business, investing in our people, our clients and our future. As we continue to expand across Ireland, we're looking for experienced financial professionals who are passionate about building trusted relationships and delivering advice that makes a lasting difference.

Based in Wexford, you'll join a collaborative and ambitious Financial Services team, helping individuals and businesses navigate important financial decisions around retirement planning, investments, protection and employee benefits. You'll have the support of a growing Irish business, backed by the expertise, resources and opportunities of one of the world's leading insurance and risk management organisations.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your client portfolio, develop long‑term relationships and help shape the future success of our Financial Services business, we'd love to hear from you.

How you'll make an impact

As a Financial Consultant Sales Executive, you'll become a trusted adviser to clients, helping them understand their goals and develop financial strategies that support their future ambitions. You'll:

• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with individual and corporate clients.
• Provide professional advice across pensions, investments, protection, employee benefits and group risk solutions.
• Conduct detailed financial reviews to understand clients’ objectives and identify suitable recommendations.
• Develop new business opportunities through referrals, networking and relationship‑building activities.
• Manage and support corporate employee benefit and group risk schemes, including renewals, member engagement and ongoing servicing.
• Research and analyse suitable products and investment options to deliver tailored client recommendations.
• Work closely with accountants, solicitors and other professional advisers to identify opportunities and deliver joined‑up client solutions.
• Keep clients informed about market developments, regulatory changes and emerging opportunities.

About you

• QFA (Qualified Financial Adviser) qualification.
• A relevant retirement planning, pensions or employee benefits qualification, such as RPA or CFP®.
• Strong knowledge of pensions, investments, protection, corporate benefits and group risk arrangements.
• Experience in a similar Financial Adviser, Financial Consultant or Employee Benefits role.
• Is passionate about helping clients make confident financial decisions.QFA (Qualified Financial Adviser) qualification
• Enjoys building trusted relationships and delivering high‑quality advice.
• Has strong commercial awareness and a proactive approach to new business development.
• Is an excellent communicator, capable of explaining complex information clearly and professionally.
• Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in delivering excellent client outcomes.
• Can effectively manage multiple client relationships and priorities.
• Enjoys collaborating with colleagues and professional partners to achieve the best outcomes.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your client portfolio, develop long‑term relationships and help shape the future success of our Financial Services business, we'd love to hear from you.

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. Although this role is listed as full‑time, if you’re in a job‑share partnership, work reduced hours, or have any other flexible arrangement, please still get in touch. We will also offer reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process if required, so please let us know.

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