Business Analyst, North America

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Gallagher Re, we bring clarity to complexity by helping clients around the world make confident, data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving risk landscape. Here, you’ll be part of a team that leverages world-class analytics and deep reinsurance expertise to deliver strategic advisory services and transactional excellence. Together, we transform advanced insights and market intelligence into strategies that protect businesses, drive performance, and shape the future of reinsurance. We’re a community of decision makers, future shapers, and trusted experts working side by side to deliver meaningful impact through innovative thinking and practical solutions. At Gallagher Re, your curiosity is welcomed, your growth is championed, and your work truly matters. This is a place where you'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, take ownership of your career, and collaborate with people who are as driven and inquisitive as you are.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 3+ year’s relevant experience or equivalent commercial insurance experience.
Excels at learning business systems and workflows.
Technically competent using Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Capable of analyzing and presenting data.
Ability to travel to branch Offices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with financial reporting, forecasting, or accruals
Exposure to BI tools (OneStream, TM1, or similar)
Experience working cross-functionally with business teams
Interest in client-facing or business-oriented finance roles
Proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP required)
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related business field
Strong foundational knowledge of financial concepts
Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders
Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Confident relationship building skills.
Well organized and able to effectively prioritize workload against competing demands.

Responsibilities

Providing operational oversight, analysis and support to managers and associates in branch offices within an assigned region or segment with concentration in supporting client relationships and executing on operational initiatives.
Monitoring and investigating performance and functional system issues/opportunities and support/execute operational improvement projects
Providing cross-functional and cross-business unit analysis, problem solving, and solution design
Researching and analyzing prospect and client opportunities (pipeline) and implement process changes and training to promote pipeline credibility
Populating Budget and Forecasting tool and gather broker intelligence to ensure forecast credibility; Developing reports and reporting metrics that will assist Leaders and Managers with Broker Accountability Assessments
Communicating segment specific content, products and marketing materials
Providing oversight to CEM and other Group policies and procedures by taking point for GIA audits, group compliance monitoring and local regulations
Implementing process improvements and providing training, process embedment, SAFR response and remediation
Identifying legal document requirements for annual renewals, new business or business transfers related to business placement
Coordinating Legal Document development and execution with broker teams, Legal, Client Services, Compliance and Executive Team
Assists with IT vendors and business system analysts in performing root cause analysis and issue remediation related to systems and workflow

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