Account Executive, M&A and Private Equity Portfolio Solutions (GMAPS)
Company: Gallagher
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $94.5k - $184.5k per year
Type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Posted: 2026-02-12
About this role
Introduction
Welcome to Gallagher - a global community of people who bring bold ideas, deep expertise, and a shared commitment to doing what’s right. We help clients navigate complexity with confidence by empowering businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll find more than a job; you’ll find a culture built on trust, driven by collaboration, and sustained by the belief that we’re better together. Whether you join us in a client-facing role or as part of our brokerage division, our benefits and HR consulting division, or our corporate team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of something bigger. Experience a workplace where you’re encouraged to be yourself, supported to succeed, and inspired to keep learning. That’s what it means to live The Gallagher Way.
Overview
Gallagher’s M&A and Private Equity and Portfolio Solutions Practice (GMAPS) is a specialized team committed to navigating the high-stakes, fast-paced world of mergers and acquisitions. The team focuses on reducing uncertainty, safeguarding value, and empowering clients to make informed decisions at every stage of the deal lifecycle.
How You'll Make An Impact
The Role of the Account Executive
The Account Executive (AE) serves as the strategic leader for Private Equity-backed clients, acting as the primary point of contact throughout the entire investment lifecycle. This role is responsible for orchestrating the client experience, from due diligence and onboarding to renewal planning and exit strategy, while ensuring seamless coordination of internal resources to deliver impactful solutions.
Operating with urgency, precision, and a client-centric approach, the AE leverages Gallagher’s comprehensive capabilities to safeguard the client’s balance sheet, optimize insurance expenditures, and support business growth. This position demands advanced technical expertise, exceptional presentation skills, and the ...