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We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Overview:
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Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher's global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you'll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we'll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Our Operations Control team are looking for an Operations Control Senior Associate. You will be responsible for the continual adoption of the first line target operating model within and the Gallagher Specialty trading division, ensuring adequate oversight, management and implementation of policies, procedures and controls that minimise business risk.
Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the business, 2nd and 3rd line teams ensuring a joined up three lines of defence model is operating effectively
- Monitoring of all mandatory training requirements to ensure Gallagher Specialty meet set targets
- Support as required the production of timely, quality and relevant reporting into Committees and other relevant management meetings
- Regularly reviewing and communicating changes to policies and procedures
- Driving continuous process improvement, updating of the control frameworks and undertaking root cause analysis and trend analysis of operational issues
- Promoting an effective internal control processes and risk culture across the division
- Support the business unit management with the application of policy frameworks
- Carry out duties following internal policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, good governance and Gallagher’s shared values, in particular, putting clients at the heart of our business
- Scheduling and organizing meetings, and taking notes and minutes of team meetings
- Sending email reminders to business teams with proactive engagement with stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met or appropriate escalation processes followed
- Undertake administration activities including diary management, and ad hoc travel and expenses
- Management of direct reports
Experience
- Demonstrates some understanding of the insurance industry and clarity why they want to pursue a career within Insurance or an operational based role
- Previous working experience desirable
Skills/other
- Strong interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the Company, including senior level management
- Motivated and a strong willingness to learn, and eager to embrace mentorship
- Good organisational skills and a proactive attitude
- Problem-solving mind-set with the ability to develop creative approaches and solutions
- Diligent approach with attention to detail
- An inquisitive mind set with a willingness to challenge
- Ability to work with a high level of autonomy
- High degree of integrity
- Good numerical skills
- MS office proficiency would be highly regarded
- Desire to succeed and forge a career within the insurance industry
Eligibility Requirements
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Additional Information:
Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.
We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments with your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com. If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.
Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.
If this sounds like somewhere you’d like to join, we'd love to hear from you!
