Financial and Actuarial Consultant

Gallagher

Houston, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Actuarial Skills, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Brokerage, Communication Skills, Contract Analysis, Contract Review, Cost Control, Customer Escalations, Customer Relations, Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Employee Benefits, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Funding, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reporting Skills, Return on Investment (ROI), Sales Management, Service Delivery, Underwriting
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
30+ days ago
Introduction:
At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. 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. 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. 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.
 
Overview:

At Gallagher, we’re united by a commitment to growth, shared goals, and shaping a future defined by excellence. As a Senior Financial Benefit Consultant, you’ll play a key role in helping clients make informed financial decisions, mentoring team members, and driving impactful solutions. This is your chance to join a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and service-minded innovation.

How you'll make an impact:

In this role, you’ll guide account teams and clients through financial decision-making processes using advanced tools and insights. You’ll analyze complex data, prepare detailed reports, and provide actionable recommendations to help clients manage costs and funding levels effectively. You’ll also mentor team members, ensuring they’re equipped to deliver exceptional service. Your expertise will contribute to measurable ROI for clients and strengthen Gallagher’s reputation as a trusted partner.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports tracking client performance, expenses, renewals, funding levels, and rates, and address abnormal findings with Account Management teams and clients.
  • Analyze complex carrier data and provide strategic recommendations to support rate negotiations and funding decisions.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert and resource to branch offices, contributing to client retention, ROI, and market competitiveness.
  • Train, mentor, assign, monitor, and peer review work of Financial Benefits Consulting team members; oversee client and service team communications.
  • Maintain proficiency in proprietary models, underwriting tools, internal systems, and ensure compliance with departmental protocols.
  • Review and interpret contract documents (e.g., plan summaries, administrative agreements) and guide subordinates in contract analysis.
  • Independently manage client accounts, escalated service issues, special projects, and broad assignments requiring originality and best-practice development.
  • Support presentations, communications, and process improvements by introducing new ideas that enhance client deliverables and team efficiency.
About you:

You’re a confident problem-solver with a passion for helping clients succeed. You have a strong background in employee benefits and financial analysis, and you’re skilled at using tools like Microsoft Excel to deliver results. You’re organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in fast-paced environments. You enjoy mentoring others and building positive relationships with colleagues and clients.

What you’ll bring:

  • A bachelor’s degree (preferably in finance or math) and 5+ years of experience in health and benefits on the broker or carrier side.
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with carrier reporting systems.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to manage client accounts independently.
  • A solutions-focused approach to challenges and a commitment to continuous learning.

About the Company

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Gallagher

Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, helps clients address risk, protect assets and recover from losses. The products and services we provide keep businesses and institutions running, and enable individuals and families to rebuild their lives. Gallagher is the only insurance broker recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a World's Most Ethical Company.

Gallagher provides retail and wholesale property and casualty brokerage, alternative risk transfer services, employee benefit consulting, and actuarial services. Gallagher also offers claims and information management, risk control consulting and appraisal services, human resource consulting, and retirement services.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Insurance
FOUNDED
1927
WEBSITE
https://www.ajg.com/