Senior Risk Control Consultant

Gallagher
Rolling Meadows, IL


At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher.

Overview

The National Risk Control team is now the Gallagher Claims and Risk Consulting team. This new team is equipped with experts, processes and solutions to help you meet the evolving nature of risk. As risk evolves, so has Gallagher with tools and programs to help you proactively meet these challenges now and in the future. Gallagher's Risk Control team includes more than 100 safety and risk control professionals across the country with in-depth knowledge of current and emerging regulations, safety and health management, and operational exposures. The risk control insurance team leverages their experience in implementing risk improvement strategies to positively impact cost of risk. We focus on prompt reporting and incident investigations, exposure specific employee and supervisor training, educational and accountability programs.

How you'll make an impact

  • Analyze & Innovate: Conduct comprehensive loss and operational analysis to ensure adherence to best practices, standards, and regulations. Leverage your expertise to develop and implement innovative risk improvement programs that deliver measurable impact.

  • Client-Centric Approach: Apply a deep understanding of client businesses, risk profiles, and risk control service techniques to address client needs promptly and professionally. Your efforts will play a critical role in driving business growth and achieving retention goals. Utilize existing plans and materials or develop new strategies to ensure the successful implementation of risk improvement programs.

  • Project Leadership: Take ownership of projects by establishing and executing detailed project plans with precision. Access and deploy a wide range of resources, including industry experts, team members, carrier resources, and third-party partners, to deliver professional and consistent results.

  • Strategic Engagement: Proactively manage renewals and actively participate in account planning, working groups, and strategic reviews. Your insights and contributions will help shape the future of client relationships and ensure long-term success.

  • Revenue Growth: Collaborate with GCRC leadership to identify opportunities where client expectations and consultative solutions can drive additional revenue. Your strategic thinking and client-focused approach will be instrumental in achieving growth objectives.

  • Continuous Improvement: Actively support and contribute to the development of processes, procedures, and growth strategies. Strive for excellence and innovation by continuously improving service delivery and operational efficiency.

About You

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in Safety, Risk, or Insurance.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Moderate travel required, including some overnight trips.
  • Ability to travel by car and plane, and work outside normal business hours as needed.
  • Capability to perform tasks on varied customer properties, including negotiating non-public access areas, climbing, lifting, sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Occupational or Industrial Safety, Fire Protection, or Risk Management.
  • Certifications or ability to achieve within the first 18 months: Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Associate in Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP).

Behaviors:

  • Interfaces effectively with management, clients, account teams, and partners.
  • Complies with all company policies and procedures, proactively protecting confidentiality of client and company information.
  • Understands industry trends and governmental regulations.
  • Efficiently organizes work and manages time to meet deadlines.
  • Exercises discretion in confidential matters and uses independent judgment.

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Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

  • Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
  • Life and accident insurance
  • 401(K) and Roth options
  • Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

  • Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
  • Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
  • Training programs
  • Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
  • Charitable matching gift program
  • And more...

**The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.

We value inclusion and diversity

Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. 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. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Posted 2026-03-15

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