New Markets Structuring Associate

Group 1001 • Chicago, IL

10d • $120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001’s culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets – our employees. Why This Role Matters: G1001 Innovations is a cross-functional team supporting the company’s strategic vision and growth. We focus on identifying and developing new business lines, designing and launching new products, identifying and structuring reinsurance and risk-transfer transactions for our balance sheet, and establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships within the insurance and broader financial services industry. We are seeking a highly analytical, entrepreneurial Structurer (Associate level) to join our team. This role combines strategic thinking, quantitative analysis, and cross-functional coordination. The Structurer will work closely with internal teams (actuarial, investment, legal, risk, accounting) and external parties (intermediaries, counterparties, institutional investors, etc.) to negotiate and execute innovative, risk-efficient transactions supporting Group 1001’s growth initiatives, in particular with respect to Group 1001’s Life & Annuity segment. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving environments, is detail oriented, and brings a proactive approach to managing priorities, relationships, and deadlines.

Requirements

• 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

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.

Benefits

• Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001’s benefits package.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options.
• Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability.
• All employees (regardless of hours worked) have immediate access to the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and wellness programs—no enrollment is required.
• Employees may also participate in the Company’s 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees