Job Description

Company:

Marsh Risk

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Placement team at Marsh Risk as the Senior Placement Broker, Property working in our Sydney office. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Senior Placement Broker, Property

We will count on you to:

• Lead strategic insurance placements end-to-end—develop go-to-market plans, prepare high-quality underwriting submissions, obtain and negotiate quotes, and bind accurate placement binders.

• Manage client relationships as the primary adviser—gather risk information, present placement strategies, run renewal and strategy meetings, and deliver clear market engagement updates.

• Coordinate with markets and underwriters—identify appropriate carriers, negotiate terms, and secure cost‑effective, fit-for-purpose coverage aligned to client objectives.

• Provide practical risk advisory—assess exposures (including natural catastrophe), advise clients on market changes, and ensure programs meet evolving risk profiles.

• Mentor and lead junior brokers—drive team performance, profitability, and continuous improvement.

What you need to have:

• 7–10 years’ commercial insurance or risk management experience, with proven placement and negotiation success in property insurance.

• Deep technical knowledge of property coverages, policy forms, and catastrophe exposure assessment.

• Strong client relationship, communication (written and verbal), and stakeholder management skills.

• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem‑solving abilities; proficient with Microsoft Office and familiar with analytics/risk systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management/Insurance, Business, Finance or related (Master’s and professional designations such as ARM, CPCU preferred).

What makes you stand out:

• Brokerage or underwriting background with demonstrable success in market coordination and innovative program design.

• Established relationships with key underwriters and insurance markets.

• Experience structuring complex placements for large commercial clients across multiple industries.

• Hold relevant industry licences and advanced professional credentials; proven track record mentoring teams and driving commercial outcomes.

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.

About Marsh:

Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Marsh Risk, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.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. 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 commencing of employment.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 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.