Senior Specialist - Risk Consulting

Company:Marsh

Description:

Purpose of Role

As a part of the Advisory, Consulting Solutions team in Knowledge Services function of MMGS, the candidate will support our colleagues, with sales enablement support, process management and advisory engagements related to Valuation Services Practice (VSP) across Marsh Advisory, Asia region

What can you expect?

• Be a part of a colleague and client-centric firm with a culture underpinned by respect for inclusion, diversity and belonging; frequently recognized as such by respected platforms
• Work with a highly energetic and smart group of colleagues, pushing the edge of research and innovation across capabilities
• Get exposure to critical risks facing businesses across industries and regions
• Be a part of a global team with a stimulating and open environment that fosters creative thinking and encourages diverse views

What is in it for you?

• As a global leader in insurance broking and risk management, we are devoted to finding diverse individuals who are committed to the success of our clients and our organization
• Joining us will provide a solid foundation for you to accelerate your career in the risk and insurance industry
• You will join a team of talented professionals from across the globe which is dedicated to helping clients manage some of the world's most challenging and complex risks
• We can promise you extraordinary challenges, extraordinary colleagues, and the opportunity to make a difference
• Our rich history has created a client service culture that we believe is second to none. Our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and sustainability demonstrate our commitment to stand for what is right

Key Responsibilities

Client Service

• Execute impactful research and consulting projects on broader country & industries as assigned by Marsh Advisory leaders, and regional teams within the firm
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to provide updates on project progress, manage expectations, address any issues or changes, and identify new opportunities
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders through delivering high-quality projects, being responsive and adaptable, and maintaining clear and effective communication.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and support on business reporting activities, RFPs/ proposal preparation and provide insights relevant for pre-sales engagements
• Develop and maintain the research database relevant for the business practice
• Manage the storage and access process for data useful for the practice
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of team processes by assistance, review and formatting of deliverables
• Support on management of valuation templates, development of regular valuations specific management reporting i.e. sales reports
• Identify and report any exceptions or deviations in projects, delivery processes, personnel, and policies, ensuring that they are promptly addressed and resolved
• Uses analytical, facilitative and diagnostic skills to assist clients in the articulation of complex problems
• Able to work with and manage multiple stakeholders and assist with project management and set up 

What you need to have: 

• Masters / Bachelors in Economics or Masters in Business Administration (MBA) / equivalent post-graduation certification in Business Administration from a reputed institute
• 2 to 4 years of experience in strategy consulting, research (quantitative and qualitative | secondary and primary) experience, at a leading professional services / consulting firm e.g. Big 4, public policy set-ups, financial service captives, or leading market intelligence / research firms
• Exposure in delivering consulting assignment, building frameworks, drawing data driven insights and performing statistical analysis aligned to the ‘Sales Strategy’ focusing on clients / prospects, markets, sectors, competitors, products and regulatory developments
• Strong foundation of quantitative research including clarity on statistical concepts with ability to translate data into meaningful insights. Deep understanding of financial concepts
• Strong understanding of strategy frameworks (Porter’s 5 forces, BCG Matrix, McKinsey 7s etc.) and their applications in bringing out cutting edge insights
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem solving, storyboarding and report writing skill
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, writing, listening
• Advanced level of proficiency in MS Office, with strong skills in Excel (including Macros, VBA), Access and SharePoint as well as MS PowerPoint and MS Word,
• Extensive exposure of commercial databases such as: Cap IQ, Bloomberg, Market Intelligence Factiva, S&P databases, A.M Best Insurance service
• Experience in developing, maintaining, and managing Excel/ Power BI-driven dashboards

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, caste, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.