Senior Consultant, Forensic Accounting and Claims Services

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Forensic Accounting and Claims Services team (FACS) at Marsh. This role will be based in Auckland. This is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office. Senior Consultant, Forensic Accounting and Claims Services We need a Senior Consultant to lead engagements, including planning, delivery, risk areas, policy coverage, resource allocation, and client reporting. The role focuses on pre-loss consulting and post-event claims preparation across Material Damage, Business Interruption, Product Recall and Cyber domains. You will analyse financial data, build financial models, partner with practice principals, and guide consultants and analysts to communicate financial data effectively. Additionally, you will provide expert technical and strategic advice to help clients mitigate risk exposures. We will count on you to: Interpret financial information, analyze and quantify financial loss exposures to the client’s business; experience in financial modelling and trend analysis required. Develop an understanding of insurance policies and provide solutions to client risk management needs. Prepare, negotiate and settle insurance claims. Act as Project Manager on selected client projects or support the Project Manager in coordinating and managing consultants/analysts. Prepare project proposals, plans and reports to ensure delivery according to the project plan. Drive the development of effective written client communication materials – reports, slide decks & client emails. Identify and address key technical aspects in the work plan and ensure the team’s skills meet engagement demands. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers and the internal Marsh team. Actively seek opportunities to identify, develop and generate new and expanded business opportunities in consultation with relevant stakeholders. Deliver work within established budgets, timeframes and deadlines. Manage company practices and procedures for timekeeping, expense management, reporting, billing and debtors. What you need to have: University degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business, or equivalent. Qualification as either a CA or CPA. Minimum 6 years post‑qualification experience (within Insurance, Forensic, Audit, Middle Market or Insolvency) with experience in insurance claims, forensic accounting, litigation, fraud or similar economic losses preferred. Experience within the Insurance Industry is an advantage but not essential. Strong analytical skills with a core focus on attention to detail. The ability to operate in a team environment with a strong work ethic. Skills to build strong relationships with clients, brokers, Marsh BD and external stakeholders. Take responsibility and seek to identify new proposal opportunities. Skills to motivate staff through professional and technical reputation and enthusiasm. The motivation to work in a dynamic team environment across the national team. Eagerness to learn and develop technical knowledge to the standard required to deliver high quality client services. Strong presentation skills, including fluent verbal & written English. Proficiency in both Word and Excel including a strong understanding of advanced formulas. Strong interpersonal skills, be hardworking and have an ability to work in a small team environment as part of a national team of specialists. Commitment to providing high level client service. Flexibility, with an ability to lead and/or work on various projects at one time. Why join our team: Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. A vibrant and inclusive culture to work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and impact clients and communities. Career opportunities, benefits and rewards to enhance your well‑being. Marsh 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. Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be local office or work onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person. R_353144 #J-18808-Ljbffr