Lenders Advisory - Partner in London

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.

This role would suit an experienced LIA (lenders insurance advisory) or similar with knowledge of a range of industry sectors and project financing. The role would involve working in a specialist team and managing a portfolio of projects both in the UK and overseas. The ability to work independently but also able to and good verbal and written presentation skills are essential.

The work relates to projects based both in the UK and overseas so knowledge of insurance and reinsurance arrangements in overseas territories would be beneficial.

How you'll make an impact

• Working closely within the Financiers Insurance Advisory Services (“FIAS”) team and based in our London and Belfast offices.
• Contributing to the overall business success of the FIAS team.
• Preparing proposals in response to RfP’s, negotiating fees and preparing engagement letters.
• Undertake insurance due diligence consultancy assignments in accordance with the agreed scope of work.
• Communication with bankers, technical advisers, project sponsors and legal advisers and borrower’s representatives and their advisers.
• Researching technical aspects of insurance for specific projects and liaising with technical specialists within the Group.
• Preparation of insurance reports – both pre-FC and operational.
• Giving written and verbal advice to lenders on the insurance aspects arising out of their loans.
• Negotiating with the project company’s placing brokers.
• Ensure that the services delivered to clients meet the working practices and standards set by the FIAS team.
• Travel within the UK and overseas where required.
• Preparing fee invoices.
• Maintain a broad knowledge of relevant markets and changes across the industry in order to keep clients/agents informed and provide effective risk management advice in line with AJG principles and values.
• Comply with AJG Professional Standards Manual in accordance with statutory requirements for role with specific attention, but not limited to Managing Client information, Whistle Blowing, Treating Customers Fairly.
• 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.

About You

• Qualifications: Cert CII/ Dip CII (Chartered Insurance Institute) desirable; Educated to Degree level standard or equivalent.
• Experience: Experience acting as a Lenders Insurance Adviser is preferable. Experience in some of the following sectors is beneficial: Renewables such as solar, wind and battery storage, Mining, Power and Energy, transportation/Infrastructure, M&A.
• Skills/other: Excellent planning skills; Able to interpret data with accuracy and present findings articulately; Innovative approach in problem solving; Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; Authentic communication skills for varying audience; Comfortable and credible at decision-maker level; Persistent and tenacious in achieving results; Self-motivated and motivates others to achieve; Continually builds and sustains a network managing relationships; MS office and other relevant IT systems expertise.

Compensation and benefits

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days.
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to.
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x.
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up.
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance.
• Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year; Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount; Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan; Critical illness cover; Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally; Season ticket loan; Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase; Emergency back-up family care; And many more…

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities.

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.

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 are 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.