Financial and Actuarial Consultant (Remote)

Gallagher•Scottsdale, AZ

13h•Remote

About The Position

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher. The primary focus of the Financial and Actuarial Consultant role is to provide guidance and assistance to Account teams and clients by using financial decision making tools, conducting client facing meetings when appropriate, and to speak effectively on behalf of the Financial and Actuarial Consulting team regarding core services. If you're local to the Scottsdale, AZ area we would prefer a hybrid work arrangement, however this role can be fully remote/virtual/work from home and you can be based anywhere in the US.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Mathematics or similar preferred)
3+ years of experience in the Employee Benefits field
Knowledge of underwriting principals and/or expeirence as an Underwriter preferred
Ability to communicate effectively in a fast paced work environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Must be able to persuade others to provide items needed to complete this job within pre-established timeframes
Ability to negotiate and effectively communicate to manage expectations
Ability to work professionally as a team member in a group with diverse backgrounds
Must have initiative and be properly assertive in presenting new ideas

Responsibilities

Apply advanced skills in order to evaluate and present monthly, quarterly and annual reports that measure client financial status, track expenses by product line, renewal projections, funding levels and rates, etc. to the Account Management teams and to clients when necessary.
Demonstrate proficiency and understanding of various proprietary Models and Tools used to calculate financial results.
Analyze data from carriers on clients, and provide recommendations to account management teams or to clients, in order to effectively negotiate rates and funding levels.
Prepare, analyze and consult on various client deliverables, as defined by the scope of services of the Financial and Actuarial Consulting team.
Participate and assist with regularly scheduled Financial and Actuarial Consulting Team meetings and Champion calls hosted by Director of Financial and Actuarial Consulting
Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all external and internal partners by demonstrating customer focus and work ethic
Demonstrate understanding of whether or not analysis “makes sense”; think beyond the numbers on the page.
Conduct any activity for special assignments as assigned by management.
Oversee the review of contract documents such as plan descriptions, administrative agreements, claim exclusions and limitations, etc. in order to gain basic knowledge of client parameters that may impact financial reports; identify training opportunities in this regard for subordinates on the team.
Evaluate, assign, monitor and peer review reports generated by Financial and Actuarial Consulting team subordinates, when requested by various Gallagher staff.
Serve as a resource to branch office staff in order to provide resolution of complex underwriting problems and questions delivered by client.
Stay abreast of what's happening in local markets, to make certain that each branch is given the tools needed to stay competitive in their communities.
Assist in the preparation of presentations, campaigns, communication materials, newsletters, etc. to internal staff and clients / prospects regarding Financial and Actuarial Consulting policies and scope of services
Oversee communication from Analyst positions regarding processes and data needed in order to effectively analyze client financial status
Peer review and make suggestions for materials and notices shared across the region and/or divisional Financial and Actuarial Consulting team
Provide assistance as needed to any member of the Financial and Actuarial Consulting team or to any branch location including on site client meetings

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