Director of Data & Analytics

Gallagher • Rolling Meadows, IL

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the insurance or risk management industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director