Senior Consultant, Custom Solutions
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Senior Consultant Custom Solutions (Reports to Custom Solutions Leader)
Location: Travel proximity to a Marsh office (U.S.) hybrid/flexible; travel as required
Position summary: As a Senior Consultant on the Custom Solutions team you will deliver operational assessments audits and tailored claims solutions that drive measurable client outcomes. Working within the Custom Solutions team youll manage engagements or workstreams execute analyses produce actionable recommendations and partner across Marsh to ensure high-quality delivery and client satisfaction. This role combines technical claims expertise project execution leadership and clear communication to translate findings into measurable improvements for client programs.
What will you do
Deliver exceptional work product in formal operational assessments audits root-cause analyses and custom claim improvement projects from scoping through delivery and handoff.
Develop clear client-ready deliverables (reports presentations playbooks) that communicate findings recommendations and expected impact.
Lead workstreams: create project plans manage timelines coordinate resources and ensure quality and compliance with team standards.
Validate and confirm the quality and effectiveness of consulting outputs ensuring recommendations are practical measurable and tied to client objectives.
Support implementation activities as required (process redesign KPI definitions pilot testing change management support) to help ensure recommendations are realized.
Collaborate closely with the broader Claims Consulting Practice to align priorities escalate risks and identify opportunities to expand services.
Engage with client stakeholders at operational and mid-management levels; present findings and guide decision-making conversations.
Contribute to knowledge management: document methodologies templates lessons learned and repeatable approaches to improve team efficiency and quality.
Maintain up-to-date awareness of claims lifecycle best practices market trends and innovations that could benefit clients.
Create and drive thought leadership both internally and externally.
What can you expect
Engage with Fortune 500 companies across the country to solve some of their most challenging Casualty issues and concerns.
Work with C-suite client stakeholders and experienced consulting colleagues.
Fast-paced varied client work with tangible measurable impact on client claim operations.
Close partnership with a diverse internal team including senior consultants practice leadership and Marsh distribution.
Opportunity to advance your current consulting presentation and client-management skills to the next level.
A culture valuing collaboration professional development and delivering results.
Whats in it for you
Your opportunity to grow your career and personal brand
A company with a strong brand and strong results to match
Unmatched experience in working with the worlds top companies
Culture of internal mobility collaboration and valued partnership
Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations
Competitive pay (salary and performance bonus potential) and full benefits package starting day one (medical dental vision STI/LTI life insurance generous 401k match AND contribution)
Flexible work opportunities for work/life balance
Tuition Reimbursement plan per year and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
We will count on you to:
Deliver high-quality client-ready analysis and recommendations that drive measurable improvements in claims operations.
Establish relationships with key client stakeholders that foster a trusted advisory role
Manage projects with multiple workstreams effectively ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
Demonstrate key behaviors for engaging team members and other stakeholders including problem solving adaptability strategic and critical thinking collaboration and conflict resolution
Flexibility to travel to clients and adaptive style to approaching work assignments
Communicate clearly and confidently with client stakeholders at operational and mid-management levels facilitating informed decision-making.
Collaborate proactively with internal teams across Claims Consulting Practice and Marsh to align priorities and escalate risks as needed.
Demonstrate ownership and accountability for your work consistently meeting or exceeding client and team expectations.
Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing best practices lessons learned and innovative approaches within the team.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends claims lifecycle developments and emerging solutions to enhance client value.
Support the implementation of recommendations through active participation in process redesign KPI development and change management activities.
Mentor and support junior colleagues fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
Uphold Marshs values and commitment to exceptional client service collaboration and integrity in all interactions.
What you need to have:
Bachelors degree in a relevant field preferred.
37 years of consulting claims operations or risk management experience with demonstrated exposure to casualty claims cost containment or total cost of risk initiatives.
Strong analytical skills; comfortable working with quantitative and qualitative data to draw conclusions and recommend actions.
Proven ability to develop client-facing deliverables (reports presentations) that are clear concise and actionable.
Experience managing project tasks and workstreams; ability to balance competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to present effectively to operational and managerial client audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel PowerPoint Word) and comfort working with other business tools and learning systems.
Client-first mindset with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Willingness to travel domestically (and internationally occasionally) as client needs require.
What makes you stand out
Superb communication and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional writing skill with meticulous attention to detail; produce clear concise client-ready reports presentations and documentation that accurately synthesize complex information are error-free and adhere to team quality standards.
Prior experience performing operational assessments audits or claims program redesign.
Knowledge of claims lifecycle KPIs benchmarking and market trends.
Experience working in retail brokerage insurance carriers or risk consulting environments.
Project management certification or formal training a plus.
Ability to work across national time zones and in remote team settings.
Flexibility to travel as needed
Required Experience:
Senior IC