Analyst or Associate: ILS Sales, Distribution, and Trading

Gallagher•New York, NY

About The Position

At Gallagher Re, we bring clarity to complexity by helping clients around the world make confident, data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving risk landscape. Here, you’ll be part of a team that leverages world-class analytics and deep reinsurance expertise to deliver strategic advisory services and transactional excellence. Together, we transform advanced insights and market intelligence into strategies that protect businesses, drive performance, and shape the future of reinsurance. We’re a community of decision makers, future shapers, and trusted experts working side by side to deliver meaningful impact through innovative thinking and practical solutions. At Gallagher Re, your curiosity is welcomed, your growth is championed, and your work truly matters. This is a place where you'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, take ownership of your career, and collaborate with people who are as driven and inquisitive as you are. Overview At Gallagher Re, we’re shaping the future of Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS). Our ILS team connects risk and capital through innovative solutions like catastrophe bonds and sidecars. Working globally, we collaborate with reinsurance brokers and institutional investors to deliver tailored strategies for our clients. This role is your chance to be part of a team that’s driving change in the ILS market. How you'll make an impact In this role, you’ll help lead the sales, distribution, and trading of ILS products in both primary and secondary markets. You’ll build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, educate them on the ILS asset class, and source capital for a variety of products. You’ll also work closely with structuring and origination teams to deliver results for clients. Gallagher Securities The ILS team is part of Gallagher Re and operates through Gallagher Securities. Gallagher Securities provides strategic advice to clients on capital market products, including Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS), weather derivatives, capital raising, and selected mergers and acquisition (M&A) advisory activities. We offer a differentiated value proposition to clients operating in the reinsurance sector. Our ability to provide a truly comprehensive and coordinated suite of services is based on delivering Gallagher Securities’ established capital transaction capabilities in concert with analytical, actuarial, brokerage, rating agency, risk management consulting and other services from Gallagher.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to analyze market data and investor feedback.
A proactive mindset and a team-focused attitude.
A genuine interest in the (re)insurance and capital markets industry.
Securities licensing (Series 7, 63, 79) or the ability to obtain these within 90 days of starting.

Responsibilities

Provide pricing insights for ILS transactions.
Analyze market data and investor feedback to support sales efforts.
Prepare and edit presentations and materials for clients and investors.
Support the development of new products that create value for clients.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program