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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Senior Strategy Associate
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A Strategic Planner or Strategic Analyst is responsible for identifying the needs of their business and developing plans to determine the direction it should take to succeed. These analysts are employed in a variety of fields, though they are typically found in IT, finance, banking, business operations fields.
$138,756 / year median in Illinois
-1% projected decline
Job Description
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 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. 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. 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. How you'll make an impact Drive real business results through unilateral ownership of strategic initiatives with accountability directly to Executive leadership; initiatives include launching new products, expanding distribution channels, and improving sales and operational performance. Apply structured problem-solving methodologies to frame business challenges, develop hypotheses, analyze data, and implement actionable solutions. Lead cross-functional projects across stakeholder groups, including Sales, Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Technology . Develop and present executive-level analyses, recommendations, and project updates to senior leadership. Own data analysis, insights gathering, and report creation to improve both management and operational decision making . Mentor junior team members and demonstrate leadership through accountability, influence, collaboration, and project ownership.