Markets Structuring Associate

New Markets Structuring Associate

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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. Group 1001’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.

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.

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

• Undergraduate degree in Business (Accounting or Finance) or Mathematics/Economics with 3‑5 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; 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, and 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 fast‑paced, ambiguous environments.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $120,000 per year in our lowest geographic market up to $160,000 per 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.

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…