Senior Associate, Consultative Analytics

Gallagher•Chicago, IL

25d

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. 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 a Senior 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
Minimum of 3 years’ professional experience with quantitative analysis
Less than 20% travel
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)
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
Expert in Microsoft products – Excel, Power Pivot, Power BI
Intermediate to expert 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
4+ 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

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
Mentor and coach junior team members, providing real-time feedback

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