Insurance- Funded Product Strategy Analyst/ Associate
About The Position
The Insurance-Funded Product Strategies Team (within KKR Client Solutions) is looking for an Associate to be based in New York. The new addition to the team will work on a range of activities including structuring new (re)insurance co-investment vehicles, new product/solution development, marketing/fundraising, ongoing investor relations for the firm’s (re)insurance co-investment vehicles, and designing customized solutions for third-party insurance companies. The candidate will work closely with multiple stakeholders including (i) the investment professionals and deal teams of the insurance business to understand the deal pipeline and overall market dynamics, (ii) sales professionals to support fundraising efforts, and (iii) finance/operations professionals to understand vehicle performance. Specific responsibilities will include creating and updating marketing materials and quarterly presentations, preparing bespoke strategic proposals, responding to investor queries and supporting the execution of strategic initiatives related to existing (re)insurance co-investment vehicles. The successful candidate will also participate in fundraising activities and will be involved in technical diligence processes with clients.
Requirements
- Spent 2-4 years as an Analyst or Associate at an insurance company, asset management firm, investment bank, or private equity firm in a product management, investor relations, capital markets, investment banking, corporate development, or other client-facing role.
- Exposure to insurance and (re)insurance, capital markets transactions, or insurance M&A.
- Working understanding of the insurance and (re)insurance landscape and strategies.
- Team-oriented candidates with strong analytical backgrounds.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
- Maturity, presence, and sound judgment.
- Proven ability to manage demands of multiple teams and projects in a fast-paced work environment, including ability to prioritize time efficiently and handle heavy workloads while remaining attentive to detail.
- Aptitude for critical and creative thinking across the quantitative and qualitative spectrum.
- Quick learner with clear intellectual curiosity and self-motivation.
- Interest in broader fundraising, product development, and insurance capital solutions.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, including the ability to read information/situations from varying perspectives and tailor messages to suit different audiences.
- Meticulous organization skills with an emphasis on strong attention to detail.
- Technical and aesthetic mastery of PowerPoint and Excel.
- Content driven with the ability to communicate complex and nuanced topics to a wide range of audiences.
- Maturity, presence, sound judgment, and ability to form and express opinions and ideas effectively to cross-divisional teams including senior management.
- Strong relationship development skills, including remotely, with global teams and with individuals of whom work is being requested.
- Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to help out wherever necessary.
- Adaptable and flexible, able to navigate shifting priorities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with (re)insurance structures, insurance capital solutions, or insurance corporate development is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Partner with senior team members on structuring, raising, and maintaining (re)insurance co-investment vehicles for firm’s insurance business
- Maintain an open dialogue with investors and provide ongoing client support
- Work closely with: Investment professionals, deal teams, and the firm’s insurance business to understand the current portfolio, deal pipeline, and overall market dynamics
- Work closely with Sales professionals to pursue new business opportunities and investor relations globally
- Work closely with Finance/Operations/Compliance/Legal professionals for ongoing investor reporting and communications
- Create and update marketing materials, quarterly presentations, board/LPAC materials, and ad-hoc analysis
- Manage and address client-specific follow-up requests and projects
- Participate in live fundraising activities and be involved in the investor and legal diligence process
- Support the execution and structuring of (re)insurance co-investment vehicles and other insurance capital solutions
- Build and maintain financial models and perform analysis to evaluate new business opportunities and existing business trends
- Execution and administration of transaction processes
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
