ILS Structurer

Swiss Re • New York, NY

1d • $132,000 - $198,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is pivotal in supporting the origination, pricing, structuring, and execution of ILS transactions—including catastrophe bonds—for Swiss Re Capital Markets’ diverse portfolio of clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including competing investment banks, risk modelers, rating agencies and legal firms on the placement of new issue securities. You will also actively contribute to the research and innovation related to transferring emerging perils and new structural solutions to the capital markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, with significant emphasis in Mathematics, Finance, Economics or similar analytical background with a strong record of achievement
• Minimum 3-5 years' re/insurance, catastrophe modeling, actuarial or investment banking experience required
• Exposure to the catastrophe bond, ILS market or reinsurance placement process required
• Outstanding written and verbal English required, including excellent grammar, spelling and attention to detail in presentation materials
• Existing securities industry licensing (i.e. FINRA SIE, 7, 63, 79) preferred, or capable of acquiring licenses within 60-days of employment

Responsibilities

• Develop client materials for new transaction opportunities, prepare presentations for investor discussions, and interact directly with the C-suite of prospective clients
• Analyze and research the exposures of SRCM clients (sovereign nations, corporations, re/insurers and asset managers), and review transaction documentation such as Offering Circulars, Private Placement Memorandums and other similar documents
• Perform financial analyses using Monte Carlo simulation techniques and cash flow models
• Travel to client and investor meetings and actively engage in the discussion

Benefits

• The estimated base salary range for this position is $132,000 to $198,000.
• Swiss Re takes a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short- and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level