Senior Analyst, Strategy

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

About The Position

At Gallagher Bassett, we're there when it matters most because helping people through challenging moments is more than just our job, it’s our purpose. Every day, we help clients navigate complexity, support recovery, and deliver outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives. It takes empathy, precision, and a strong sense of partnership—and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. We’re a team of fast-paced fixers, empathetic experts, and outcomes drivers — people who care deeply about doing the right thing and doing it well. Whether you're managing claims, supporting clients, or improving processes, you’ll play a vital role in helping businesses and individuals move forward with confidence. Here, you’ll be supported by a culture that values teamwork, encourages curiosity, and celebrates the impact of your work. Because when you’re here, you’re part of something bigger. You’re part of a team that shows up, stands together, and leads with purpose. As a senior analyst, you will be responsible for helping the strategic function execute in its duties ranging from strategic planning process, providing actionable market intelligence and overseeing alignment of corporate resources with strategic plans.

Requirements

Exceptional quantitative problem solving skills
Superb verbal and written communication skills
3+ years’ experience with quantitative analysis
Bachelor’s degree or higher with strong academic credentials
Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint
Less than 20% travel
Bachelor's Degree in business, finance or related field
2 years of relevant work experience in a business strategy or consulting role
Strong Excel skills (performing data analysis, reporting, and synthesis)
Strong PowerPoint skills (drafting and developing presentations that effectively communicate complex ideas, analyses, and recommendations)
Data-driven and analytical: passionate about diving into data and finding the "so-what?"
Solution oriented: motivated to solve problems and get to the root cause of an issue.
Intellectually curious: asks questions, seeks information, and enjoys the learning process.
Flexible and dynamic: adaptive to changing priorities and multiple working styles.
Team player: enjoys collaboration and works effectively with others.
Effective communicator: articulate, clear and concise in thought presentation.

Responsibilities

Help create and maintain strategic initiatives and plans for GB and organizing reviews against these plans
Formulate strategic communications to senior leadership and key external stakeholders
Support development of corporate vision and strategies
Provide analytical support to the developing/reviewing/documenting and challenging of business and corporate strategies.
Provide actionable market and competitive intelligence to inform the process, serving as a source of thought leadership and innovative ideas, and overseeing alignment of corporate resources with strategic plans
Maintain up-to-date view of market conditions and competitive environment
Prepare for strategic offsite and other events with collateral that will help advance the company’s strategic agenda
Provide analytical capacity for key initiatives

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