Analyst or Associate: ILS Structuring and Origination

Gallagher • New York, NY

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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 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 work closely with our ILS structuring and origination leads to deliver results for clients. You’ll help design and execute ILS transactions, coordinate with brokers, and prepare materials that make complex ideas clear and actionable. You’ll also play a key role in managing projects, supporting sales efforts, and developing new products that create value for our clients.
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.
• The ability to explain complex issues in simple terms, whether in writing or presentations.
• Strong project management skills to keep things on track.
• A knack for solving problems and analyzing data.
• 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

• Communicate effectively with brokers, clients, and team members.
• Analyze reinsurance and capital structures to find the best solutions.
• Support multiple projects at once while maintaining attention to detail.
• Help recruit, train, and mentor team members.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees