[Hiring] Consultant, Strategic Initiatives @Gallagher
Role Description Gallagher Bassett is seeking an experienced leader to assist in the analysis, execution, and value capture associated with the highest priority business needs for Gallagher Bassett North America, both short and long-term in nature. The Consultant, Strategic Initiatives supports the delivery of enterprise and client-focused initiatives that improve operational efficiency, enhance service delivery, and drive measurable business outcomes across Gallagher Bassett. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is developing foundational skills in project management, process improvement, and stakeholder communication. The Consultant works under the guidance of senior team members to execute initiatives, analyze data, and support implementation efforts across Claims Operations, Client Services, and other functional areas. Success as a Consultant is demonstrated by:
- Delivering high-quality work products with increasing independence
- Building confidence in stakeholder interactions and meeting participation
- Effectively supporting initiative timelines and deliverables
- Identifying process improvement opportunities and contributing to solutions
- Demonstrating growth toward managing smaller initiatives or workstreams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience required
- Exposure to project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
- Experience working with operational data, reporting tools, or dashboards
- Familiarity with claims operations, insurance, or risk management concepts
- Experience documenting processes or supporting SOP development
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Requirements
- Assist in the execution of strategic initiatives across the organization
- Support project planning activities, including timelines, task tracking, and documentation
- Prepare status updates, meeting materials, and action item tracking for project teams
- Participate in working sessions and contribute to initiative deliverables
- Analyze current workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency
- Support the development of process documentation, SOPs, and job aids
- Assist in testing and validating new processes or system enhancements
- Help monitor operational performance and identify areas for improvement
- Gather, validate, and analyze data to support initiative objectives
- Assist in creating reports, dashboards, and presentations that highlight key trends and insights
- Support tracking of initiative performance metrics (e.g., productivity, cycle time, quality outcomes)
- Ensure data accuracy and alignment across stakeholders
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders across Claims, IT, GCoE, and Client Services
- Document meeting notes, decisions, and follow-up actions
- Support communication plans related to initiative rollout and adoption
- Build professional relationships and develop confidence engaging with cross-functional partners
- Contribute ideas to enhance existing processes and team workflows
- Participate in team knowledge sharing and continuous improvement efforts
- Build foundational knowledge of claims operations, systems, and GB services
- Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn through feedback and coaching
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
- And more...