Director of Data & Analytics

Gallagher; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

401(K) and Roth options

Educational expense reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking a Director of Data Analytics to lead a team of 10 professionals. This role involves advancing analytics strategies, delivering actionable insights, and managing data integrity within the organization.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years of data analytics experience, preferably in insurance, and proficiency in programming and data visualization tools. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in data analytics.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the insurance or risk management industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of data analytics professionals.
• Develop comprehensive data analytics strategies aligned with business goals.
• Collaborate with teams to drive business solutions using data.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analytics

Communication

Problem Solving

Programming (Python, R, SQL)

Data Visualization (Tableau, Power BI)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Snowflake

Job description

Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.

Overview

The Director of Data Analytics leads a team of 10+ analytics professionals and is responsible for advancing the organization’s analytics strategy, delivery, and capabilities. This role drives data‑informed decision‑making by delivering insights that support business performance, operational management, and executive leadership across the enterprise. Leveraging Gallagher’s enterprise data warehouse, the Director translates complex data on customers, purchasing behaviors, and insurance risk characteristics into scalable reporting and actionable insights. The role also partners closely with IT and data governance to shape data strategy, oversee data initiatives, and ensure the quality, value, and effective use of enterprise data assets.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead and manage 10 professionals on the data analytics team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Develop and implement comprehensive data analytics strategies aligned with business goals. Solutions will monetize the value of our enterprise data platform. Enterprise data sets include client information, detailed insurance information about client’s policies, claims, operational information, and industry‑specific data sets.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business solutions, including risk consultation and purchase analytics for insurance customers.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of data models, dashboards, and reports.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security across all analytics platforms. Work closely with IT and enterprise data governance to set and maintain quality standards.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic decision‑making and inform tactical management actions.
• Stay abreast of insurance industry trends and emerging data technologies to continuously improve analytics capabilities.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners to enhance data analytics resources.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of analytics initiatives.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting professional growth and skill development. Participate in programs to increase the overall data competency across divisional teams.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in data analytics, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the insurance or risk management industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated success translating business needs into scalable reporting and analytics solutions.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL, as well as visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI. Experience working in cloud computing environments such as Snowflake.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading analytics roadmaps across multiple business stakeholders while achieving project timelines.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax‑advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other Benefits Include

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops, and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...
• The benefits summary above applies to full‑time positions. If you are not applying for a full‑time position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

EEO and Inclusion

We value inclusion and diversity. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences, and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.