Associate - Reinsurance

Location

Kasumigaseki Building 33rd Floor - 3-2-5 Kasumigaseki,

Business - Wealth Solutions

Brookfield Wealth Solutions (“BWS”; NYSE/TSX: BNT) is focused on securing the financial futures of individuals and institutions through a range of retirement services, wealth protection products and tailored capital solutions. Through our operating subsidiaries, we offer a broad range of insurance products and services, including annuities, personal and commercial property and casualty insurance and life insurance

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

About the role:

The role of the Associate within our Japan based platform will be focused on the M&A, investment and financing activities within the Wealth Solutions group. Brookfield Wealth Solution is insurance arm of Brookfield, engaging in reinsurance and strategic investment in insurance sector. Specific activities for the role include performing complex financial analysis, modelling and valuations, conducting research and due diligence and presenting investment recommendations. 

Responsibilities:

• As a member of the newly created team of Brookfield's Asia business, the Associate will assist in developing Brookfield Wealth Solutions' profile and business in Japan.
• Preparation and presentation of materials and analysis to present transactions to internal investment committees and third-party investors.
• Support the team with modelling, presentation packs, research, and due diligence.
• Development and interpretation of detailed financial models including valuation and credit analysis.
• Conduct research to support the development of investment strategies and identify transaction opportunities.
• Assisting with new client investments in Brookfield’s products and opportunities, including but not limited to preparing and translating marketing materials, attending client meetings, and working with Brookfield’s internal teams to provide due diligence support.
• Special projects as required.
• Working with other parts of the Brookfield organization as necessary.

Qualifications/Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in Principal Investing, Investment Banking, Restructuring, Reinsurance/Insurance or other relevant areas
• Tertiary Finance qualification.
• Experience conducting research and due diligence, evaluating transaction opportunities, performing financial and valuation analysis, and producing “client ready” investment materials
• Exceptional financial modelling skills with demonstrated expertise in financial analysis and model management; understanding and is able to model investor waterfall fee structures.
• Strong understanding of detailed financial statement reporting and analysis, financial structures and instruments.
• Especially, experience of life insurance M&A or reinsurance, or Japanese actuary certificate is preferred
• Ability to speak, read and write in fluent Japanese.
• Strong communication skills in both Japanese and English.
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint and Argus.
• Ability to work independently and proactively research investment and funding opportunities and understand the Japanese markets.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving ability.
• Team-oriented; excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop collaborative relationships at all levels in the organization.
• A professional, positive attitude and capable of contributing to a dynamic and team-oriented culture.
• Experience covering financial services is an asset but not required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills (written and oral)

Brookfield Asset Management does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior request from us will be considered the property of Brookfield and we may choose to engage with the candidate directly. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this position.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.