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Group 1001 · 19 hours ago

New Markets Structuring Associate

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

3+ years exp

Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies focused on delivering outstanding value and operational performance. The role involves leading execution of reinsurance, capital markets, and risk-transfer transactions while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive innovative solutions supporting the company's growth initiatives.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Quantitative analysisFinancial modelingReinsurance transactionsCross-asset capabilitiesRegulatory understandingPersonal driveCommunicationAttention to detail

Required

Undergraduate degree in Business (Accounting or Finance) or Mathematics/Economics

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 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

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options

Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness programs

401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company

Company

Group 1001

Group 1001 is a collective that empowers companies to create positive growth. Our insurance and annuities are easy to understand and accessible to all.

Founded in 2013

Zionsville, Indiana, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://group1001.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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