Consultant, Forensic

Marsh is seeking candidates for the following position based in Sydney:

Consultant, Forensic

What can you expect?

An outstanding opportunity has become available for a Consultant within our Forensic team. The Forensic team is a key business unit within the Claims Solutions practice and is a specialised practice devoted to providing expert Insurance related services.

We are recognised as global leaders in our field of pre-loss consulting and post-event claims preparation, in the areas of Property Damage, Business Interruption, Construction Works, Product Recall and Cyber insurance.

This position is for a developing professional who works under supervision to analyse financial data and build financial models that capture and quantify financial exposures. This position partners with senior consultants to manage a variety of Forensic Accounting tasks with a primary focus on the communication of financial data to key stakeholders. Furthermore, the role is to help provide expert technical and strategic advice to assist our clients in mitigating their risk exposures.

This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both from home and our Sydney office.

What is in it for you?

At Marsh, we believe that bringing your whole self to work is a fundamental right. We go above and beyond to ensure our colleagues feel valued every day:

• Join a Global Leader: Work within a multi-national insurance broking and risk advisory company, offering clients a wide range of specialist services.
• Supportive Team: Be part of a great team environment with sociable and supportive colleagues who are passionate about what they do.
• Inclusive Culture: Marsh welcomes all individuals who can help our shared enterprise to thrive.  We value capability, creativity, and fairness in our people.
• Diversity Matters: We believe our greatest strength lies in the collective talent of our people.  The more diverse our backgrounds and experiences, the more we can achieve together.  Be part of our shared enterprise to thrive.
• Modern Workplace: Enjoy a modern and vibrant work environment with flexibility to balance your office and home life.

We will count on you to:

• Analyse and validate financial and accounting data from clients
• Financial Modelling
• Prepare loss analysis for insurance claims
• Develop an understanding of insurance policies and help to provide solutions to client risk management needs
• Assist the Engagement Manager to prepare, negotiate and settle insurance claims.
• Write effective client communication materials under supervision – reports, slides decks & client emails
• Take responsibility for own fieldwork in a timely manner in consultation with engagement manager
• Work with the engagement team and learn to help identify and address key technical aspects of the engagement
• Learn to develop strong relationships with clients, insurers and internal Marsh team
• Seek opportunities to identify proposal leads in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Deliver work within established budgets, timeframes and deadlines
• Assist to prepare project proposals, plans and reports to ensure project is delivered according to the project plan.

What you need to have: 

• 3 to 5 years post qualification experience within Audit, Middle Market or Insolvency
• Experience in insurance claims, forensic accounting, litigation, fraud or similar economic losses is preferred
• CA / CPA qualified and Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business or equivalent
• Strong analytical skills with a core focus on attention to detail
• Commitment to providing high level client service ability to operate in a team environment
• Have flexibility with an ability to work on various projects at one time.

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Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With more than 45,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, 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.

At Marsh we recognise that our people have different priorities and commitments. We are passionate about providing an inclusive workplace that supports all of our employees in managing those priorities, and we celebrate the diversity of all the family groups that make up our extended Marsh family.

Marsh is proud to be an accredited Family Friendly Workplace www.familyfriendlyworkplaces.com, and a Work 180 endorsed employer. For information on the benefits and policies at Marsh visit www.work180.com and search “Marsh” under endorsed employers.

Please apply using the link below, applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.