New Markets Structuring Associate

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Chicago, IL
In-Office
120K-160K Annually
Mid level
Insurance
The Role
The role involves leading reinsurance and risk-transfer transactions, collaborating on capital structures, tracking market trends, and preparing transaction materials.
Summary Generated by Built In

Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001’s culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets – our employees.

Why This Role Matters:

G1001 Innovations is a cross-functional team supporting the company’s strategic vision and growth. We focus on identifying and developing new business lines, designing and launching new products, identifying and structuring reinsurance and risk-transfer transactions for our balance sheet, and establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships within the insurance and broader financial services industry.

We are seeking a highly analytical, entrepreneurial Structurer (Associate level) to join our team. This role combines strategic thinking, quantitative analysis, and cross-functional coordination. The Structurer will work closely with internal teams (actuarial, investment, legal, risk, accounting) and external parties (intermediaries, counterparties, institutional investors, etc.) to negotiate and execute innovative, risk-efficient transactions supporting Group 1001’s growth initiatives, in particular with respect to Group 1001’s Life & Annuity segment. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving environments, is detail oriented, and brings a proactive approach to managing priorities, relationships, and deadlines.

How You’ll Contribute:

  • Lead execution of reinsurance, capital markets, and risk-transfer transactions from initial structuring through documentation, implementation, and ongoing performance monitoring.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design new liability and capital structures, balancing risk, return, and accounting/regulatory implications.

  • Track competitive and regulatory trends in the global life & annuity market, reinsurance activity and terms, and related developments

  • Prepare internal and external transaction materials (memos, pitch books, marketing content and client proposals), research insights and thought leadership pieces, and related presentation materials.

  • Develop cross-functional influence by aligning actuarial, investment, and legal teams around deal goals.

  • Negotiate documentation and term sheets, liaise with external counsel and internal legal / credit teams.

  • Contribute to product innovation, process automation, tool development, and enhancements to the structuring infrastructure.

  • Anticipate challenges, propose practical solutions, and proactively escalate issues with thoughtful recommendations.

  • Attend select industry conferences, networking events, and meetings to support relationship building, market intelligence gathering, and identification of emerging opportunities.

  • Maintain databases of key contacts, pipeline opportunities, and research archives.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Undergraduate degree in Business (Accounting or Finance) or Mathematics/Economics3-5 years of relevant work experience

  • Strong modeling and quantitative background

  • Good understanding of diverse asset classes (Rates, Credit, FX, Equity, Commodities) and cross-asset capabilities.

  • Solid analytical and financial modeling skills required and familiarity with actuarial and capital modeling is a plus.

  • Strong communication and presentation skills: able to explain complex structures to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Experience working with legal / documentation / credit / risk teams in structuring transactions.

  • Familiarity with regulatory, accounting, and risk constraints.

  • Comfort with diving into new topics, learning quickly, and synthesizing insights without relying on pre-defined playbooks

  • Personal drive and determination, ability to multi-task across deals with attention to detail

  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environments

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $120,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $160,000/year in our highest geographic market plus bonus.  Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits Highlights:  

Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001’s benefits package. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.  Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability. All employees (regardless of hours worked) have immediate access to the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs—no enrollment is required.  Employees may also participate in the Company’s 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.

 

Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals.  All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.

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The Company
HQ: Zionsville, IN
184 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Group 1001 Insurance Holdings, LLC (“Group 1001”) is an insurance holding company in the United States, with current combined assets under management of approximately $57.5 billion as of June 30, 2022, and a mission for setting a new standard in the insurance industry by making insurance more useful and intuitive for everyone.

Group 1001 is a long-standing, nimble, and tech-driven financial services enterprise established on deep industry expertise and reliable delivery of long-term value through empowering its customers, employees, and communities. Leveraging upon its record of building successful businesses and strong operating fundamentals, Group 1001 powers the next generation of insurance businesses with useful and intuitive solutions and products accessible to everyone. Group 1001 invests in strategic partnerships as part of our mission to transform communities through sports and education.

Group 1001 and our subsidiaries have a strong commitment to service and community transformation. Education and sports initiatives, coupled with impactful partnerships, allow Group 1001 to improve lives through positive change in our communities.

Learn more at Group1001.com.

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