Associate, Consultative Analytics

Gallagher•Chicago, IL

25d

About The Position

Gallagher Bassett is the premier provider of global claims services, dedicated to exceptional customer service and demonstrably superior outcomes. GB helps people, teams and businesses overcome adversity and loss through the guiding expertise of over 5,000 claims professionals; all committed to going beyond expectations in the continuous pursuit of a better way. As an Associate for Strategic Insights, you will execute quantitative analysis to drive actionable insights. Your insights should identify performance gaps and hypotheses for root cause, leading to specific action plans to capitalize on opportunities. In this role, you’ll work closely with executive leaders and internal stakeholders across the organization to complete complex ad-hoc analyses under tight deadlines. The ideal candidate can juggle multiple, time-sensitive analyses, effectively communicate expectations to internal and external stakeholders and streamline analytics processes/reporting where possible.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1 year professional experience.
Prior experience in a quantitative field, through internships or other consultative work, and/or demonstrated ability to perform independent quantitative analyses of a moderate to highly complex nature accepted in lieu of full experience.
Less than 20% travel.
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Deductive Reasoning
Mathematical Reasoning
Excellent Judgment & Decision Making skills
Excellent Communication Skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, finance, data science, engineering, or economics
Proficient in Microsoft products – Excel, Power Pivot, Power BI
Intermediate level in SQL for reading and manipulating data
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance as needed
Clear, concise, and effective communicator
Excellent problem-solving skills as well as critical thinking and conceptual thinking abilities
2+ years of relevant professional experience in business intelligence, analytics, statistics, data science, or related field
Master's/MBA degree; Strong academic credentials.
Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint, familiarity with Access or enterprise database programs a plus.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving
Deductive and mathematical reasoning
Client-centric mindset with a focus on delivering value
Analytical rigor and attention to detail
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation)

Responsibilities

Communicate with stakeholders to determine analytical needs
Identify, manipulate, and extract data for analysis using SQL
Conduct root cause analysis to identify key drivers and actionable insights
Embed quality checks to ensure numerical accuracy and logical consistency
Consult with subject matter experts to deepen understanding of findings
Develop executive-ready presentations to communicate insights
Recommend program improvements based on analytical findings
Automate repetitive tasks to improve team efficiency

Benefits

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
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