Associate - Investment Consulting

Introduction Welcome to Gallagher in India — where expertise, technology, and purpose come together. Since 2006, Gallagher in India has supported global teams by delivering quality, service, and speed through deep expertise, smart technology, and specialized knowledge services. More than just an operations center, it’s a place where careers grow through collaboration, continuous learning, and purposeful work. We drive efficiency, compliance, and innovation so our teams can focus on serving clients. If you enjoy solving problems and working with purpose, Gallagher is the place where you can grow and feel a sense of belonging. Overview Overview: Our Asset & Liability Management (‘ALM’) team uses our in-house software and sophisticated tools to model our clients’ assets and liabilities, and to design the means to help our clients’ investments meet their needs. Additionally, you will be responsible for fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus within the shared services team. How you'll make an impact Responsibilities: Modelling asset classes such as equities, credit, bonds, derivatives, hedge funds and other alternatives using in-house tools, alongside modelling DB pension fund contingent liabilities. Designing and implementing capital market and LDI solutions to reduce risk or increase expected returns Evaluating the risks within pension funds (predominantly UK Defined Benefit) and other institutional investor portfolios Monitoring markets and staying abreast of key developments; explaining and attributing their impact on client portfolios. Liaising with investment consultants to understand client needs, and using our proprietary modelling to deliver first class advice Acting as first port of call for the consulting team to discuss project approach, plan delivery and opine on fees. Formulating ongoing investment strategy recommendations (aligned with CIO views, investment principles, client preferences and manager views) in response to changes in objectives, circumstances and market conditions. About you Qualifications: Minimum Required Degree: Bachelor’s in Finance/Maths/Economics/Commerce Preferred Degree: Masters in Finance/Maths/ /Economics/Commerce Certificate(s)/Special Training:A CFA Charterholder or FIA/AIA, or working towards these qualifications.Experience on Advanced Excel skills and modelling KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY: A CFA Charterholder or FIA/AIA, or working towards these qualifications 2-7 years into your career with a relevant organisation (e.g. Investment Consultancy/Actuarial Consultancy/Life Insurer/) Highly interested in financial markets Well versed in modelling asset classes or pension fund contingent liabilities Analytical and not afraid to query preconceived idea Detail-oriented and comfortable delivering work both collaboratively and independently Additional Information At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page. 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 At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles. Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)