Junior Consultant

Marsh Agency; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Marsh Portugal is seeking a talented individual to join our Specialties team in Lisbon, working in the Construction team. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of three days in the office each week, offering hands-on experience in construction insurance and client service.

You will support senior brokers with client portfolio management, risk assessments, and preparing insurance proposals while liaising with insurers to learn the market and develop your professional skills within a

Qualifications

• Fluent in Portuguese and English (C1/C2 level).
• Ideally 2–3 years of professional experience.
• Academic background or professional experience in law, civil engineering or related fields valued.
• Analytical skills to assess risk and evaluate insurance terms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities

• Design and place insurance programs for construction risks, including CAR/EAR, TPL and other related lines.
• Help gather insurance terms from insurers and learn how to compare them against client risks.
• Support the team in presenting insurance options to clients and assisting them in making informed decisions.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide suitable insurance solutions.
• Liaise with insurers to negotiate terms and secure the best possible coverage for clients.
• Ensure that all broking activities comply with industry regulations and company policies.
• Develop strategies to attract new clients and retain existing ones.
• Stay updated with industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes.
• Be open to acquiring new skills and knowledge to enhance professional growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal relationships

Self-motivated

Time management

Education

Academic background in law or civil engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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

Within the Specialties team, you will join the Construction team.

At Marsh Portugal, our Construction Brokers provide customized insurance solutions for clients within the construction and infrastructure sectors. They play a key role in assessing risks, negotiating with insurers to secure optimal coverage, and supporting clients throughout the insurance process, including claims management.

In this role, you will support senior brokers by assisting with client portfolio management, conducting risk assessments, preparing insurance proposals, and liaising with insurers. This role offers valuable hands‑on experience to develop your skills in construction insurance and client service.

We Will Count On You To

• Design and place insurance programs for construction risks, including CAR/EAR, TPL and other related lines.
• Help gather insurance terms from insurers and learn how to compare them against client risks.
• Support the team in presenting insurance options to clients and assisting them in making informed decisions.
• Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide suitable insurance solutions.
• Liaise with insurers to negotiate terms and secure the best possible coverage for clients.
• Ensure that all broking activities comply with industry regulations and company policies.
• Develop strategies to attract new clients and retain existing ones.
• Stay updated with industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes.
• Be open to acquiring new skills and knowledge to enhance professional growth.

What You Need To Have

• Fluent in Portuguese and English (C1/C2 level).
• Ideally, 2-3 years of professional experience.
• Academic background or professional experience in law, civil engineering or related fields will be highly valued.
• Analytical skills to assess risk and evaluate insurance terms.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain good interpersonal relationships.

What makes you stand out?

• Self-motivated, highly organized, resourceful and meticulous.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.

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 (NYSE: MRSH) is 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, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to 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.

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.