Consultant - Marsh Advisory I Property Risk Consulting

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We are seeking a talented individual to join the
Advisory - Property Risk Consulting
division at
Marsh
. This role will be based in
Sandton, Johannesburg
, hybrid and has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Responsible for assessing, advising and managing property risk exposures for clients.

The role involves conducting details risk assessments, developing risk mitigation strategies and providing expert advice to clients to optimize their property risk management practices.

The position requires a strong understanding of property insurance, risk engineering and industry standards / codes of practise.

We Will Count On You To

• Conduct comprehensive property risk assessments for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Identify potential hazards and vulnerabilities related to property assets.
• Develop and recommend risk mitigation and loss prevention strategies.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to clients and internal teams or assets insurers.
• Collaborate with underwriters, brokers and clients to tailor risk solutions.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations and emerging risks affecting property assets.
• Lead and mentor junior risk consultants and team members.
• Support business development through client engagement and proposal development.
• Assist in the development of risk management tools, templates and best practises.

What You Need To Have

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Engineering or related field; advanced certifications (e.g. IRMSA, IFE, Saiosh) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in property risk assessment, engineering or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of property insurance policies, risk engineering and loss prevention.
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with risk management software and MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of local building codes, fire safety standards and legislation such as the National Building Regulations and the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Experience working with large commercial or industrial property portfolios.
• Technical expertise in property risk and engineering principles.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Client focused with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Project forecasts and budgets.
• Own transport & valid vehicle and driver's license.

Why Join Our Team

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world's top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit , or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing 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. We are also committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at to discuss any specific needs.

Marsh McLennan 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 McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working 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.