[Hiring] Senior Strategy Associate @Gallagher

Role Description

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
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Preferred: 3-6 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, business operations, or a related field; experience with leading consulting firms preferred.
• Strong structured problem-solving skills with the ability to frame complex issues, test hypotheses, and translate insights into execution.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative abilities that translate into business understanding; strong Excel skills and experience with Power BI or similar analytics tools expected.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation skills, including the ability to build compelling PowerPoint presentations for senior leaders.
• Proven project management and stakeholder management experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through formal or informal people management, coaching, or team leadership.
• Healthcare, Medicare, insurance, or startup experience is preferred but not required.
• Entrepreneurial, curious, energetic, competitive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another STEM-related field; MBA is a plus.
• 5 years related experience required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact