[Remote] Divisional Sr. Financial & Actuarial Consultant
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Gallagher Benefit Services is a trusted partner helping organizations with their people decisions. The GBS Divisional Senior Financial & Actuarial Consultant will lead a team, providing actuarial and underwriting expertise while mentoring team members and ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of financial and actuarial professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to clients and internal teamsProvide resources, tools and training to the team for underwriting analysis, developing financial projections, calculation of reserves, plan design modeling and overall financial analysis of US employer benefit plansAct as a mentor and coach, supporting the professional growth of analysts and consultantsDevelop structured training programs and resources to enhance technical skills and client-facing capabilities across the teamOversee the management of tools, templates, and workflows, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with industry best practicesRepresent the Financial and Actuarial Consulting team in client or prospect meetings, as needed, building trust and credibility through actionable insightsConduct team meetings, distributing communications, and driving collaboration across branches within the regionLead training programs for staff and clients to ensure consistent adoption of best practicesAct as a liaison between the Financial and Actuarial Consulting teams and Gallagher’s Center of ExcellenceAssist in the sales prospecting as neededMaintain deep understanding of Gallagher’s proprietary tools and templates used for financial and actuarial calculations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in their applicationReview and enhance client deliverables, ensuring they are visually appealing, easy to understand, and aligned with Gallagher’s standardsProvide guidance and support to FAC managers in tracking team capacity and workload distributionAct as a flexible resource to provide overflow support to regions facing high workloads or complex client projectsServe as a go-to resource for branch office staff, providing expertise on actuarial and financial consulting topicsTake ownership of escalated service issues, working closely with internal teams and clients to resolve them effectivelySkillsBachelor's degree and 7 years experience with Broker or Carrier side with focus on Health and BenefitsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications and Microsoft OfficeHigh degree of understanding of employee benefits funding mechanismsMust be familiar with carrier reporting systemsBe able to effectively articulate the format, content, and logic of all underwriting tools and client reportsExpertise in financial and actuarial consulting, with a strong understanding of underwriting principlesProven ability to mentor and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environmentProficiency in using tools like Power Bi dashboards, AMP reporting, and Gallagher's proprietary templatesExceptional communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in simple terms to clients and stakeholdersEffective negotiation skillsKnowledgeable in using various analytical approaches to problem solvingAdvanced knowledge of underwriting principles and of the employee benefits fieldBenefitsMedical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!Life and accident insurance401(K) and Roth optionsTax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)Educational expense reimbursementPaid parental leaveDigital mental health services (Talkspace)Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)Training programsGallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeingCharitable matching gift programAnd more...The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.Company OverviewGallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm. It was founded in 1927, and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.ajg.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipGallagher has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 9 in 2026, 58 in 2025, 31 in 2024, 32 in 2023, 45 in 2022, 36 in 2021, 15 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.