Senior Strategy Associate at Gallagher
United States
<strong class="jdheader">Introduction</strong><br><br><div class="ewa-rteLine"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #000000;">At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. </span></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">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. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">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. </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: #000000;">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.</span></div><div class="ewa-rteLine"> </div> <br><strong class="jdheader">Overview</strong><br><br><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Your Way Insurance is a people-first organization built on compassion, integrity, and service. Our greatest strength lies in our talented and driven team, dedicated to helping seniors find Medicare plans that truly fit their needs, the right way. Through our one-stop shopping experience, we make it easy to compare top national health insurance carriers and choose coverage with confidence.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">As a Senior Strategy Associate, you will play a key role in solving complex business problems, driving cross-functional initiatives, and helping shape the strategic direction of the organization. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership to identify opportunities, evaluate business performance, launch new initiatives, and implement operational improvements across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capabilities, structured problem-solving skills, project leadership experience, and executive communication skills.</span></p> <br><strong class="jdheader">How you'll make an impact</strong><br><br><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Drive </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">real business</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> results through unilateral ownership of strategic initiatives</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> with accountability directly to Executive leadership; initiatives include launching new products, expanding distribution channels, and improving sales and operational performance.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to frame </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">business challenges, develop hypotheses, analyze data, and </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">implement</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">actionable solutions.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Lead cross-functional projects </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">across stakeholder groups, including</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Sales, Operations, Finance, Compliance, </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">and </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Technology</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Develop and present executive-level analyses, recommendations, and project updates to senior leadership.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Own data analysis, insights gathering, and report creation to improve </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">both management and operational </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;">decision</span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;">making</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Mentor junior team members and </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">demonstrate</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> leadership through</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> accountability,</span></span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">influence, collaboration, and project ownership.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul> <br><strong class="jdheader">About You</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Required: Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another STEM-related field; MBA is a plus. & 5 years related experience required.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Preferred:</span></p><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">3-6 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or a related field; experience with leading consulting firms preferred. </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Strong structured problem-solving skills with the ability to frame complex issues, test hypotheses, and translate insights into execution. </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Advanced analytical and quantitative abilities</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> that translate into business understanding;</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> strong Excel skills and experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools</span></span> <span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;">expected</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">. </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, including the ability to build compelling PowerPoint presentations for senior leaders. </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Proven project management and stakeholder management experience leading cross-functional initiatives.</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Demonstrated leadership potential through formal or informal people management, coaching, or team leadership. </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;">Bachelor's degree in Business</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another STEM-related field; MBA is a plus. </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Healthcare, Medicare, insurance, or startup experience is preferred but not </span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">required</span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">. </span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, Aptos_MSFontService, sans-serif;" aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-contrast="auto"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Entrepreneurial, curious, energetic, competitive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.</span></span><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></span></li></ul> <br><strong class="jdheader">Compensation and benefits</strong><br><br><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, <a href="https://jobs.ajg.com/gallagher-benefits-global/gallagher-benefits-us" target="_blank" rel="noopener">visit our Benefits page</a>.</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competitive compensation</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Career development opportunities and ongoing learning </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership </span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact </span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. </strong>If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our <a href="https://jobs.ajg.com/talent/talentcommunity/form" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Talent Community</a> to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><em>Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)</em></span></p>
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