{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"400800e3345e2de6f5fc795e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/400800e3345e2de6f5fc795e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/400800e3345e2de6f5fc795e","title":"Structuring Associate","description":"Group 1001 Structurer (Associate Level)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.\r\nWhy This Role Matters:\r\nG1001 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.\r\nWe 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.\r\nHow You'll Contribute:\r\nLead execution of reinsurance, capital markets, and risk-transfer transactions from initial structuring through documentation, implementation, and ongoing performance monitoring.\r\nCollaborate with internal stakeholders to design new liability and capital structures, balancing risk, return, and accounting/regulatory implications.\r\nTrack competitive and regulatory trends in the global life & annuity market, reinsurance activity and terms, and related developments\r\nPrepare internal and external transaction materials (memos, pitch books, marketing content and client proposals), research insights and thought leadership pieces, and related presentation materials.\r\nDevelop cross-functional influence by aligning actuarial, investment, and legal teams around deal goals.\r\nNegotiate documentation and term sheets, liaise with external counsel and internal legal / credit teams.\r\nContribute to product innovation, process automation, tool development, and enhancements to the structuring infrastructure.\r\nAnticipate challenges, propose practical solutions, and proactively escalate issues with thoughtful recommendations.\r\nAttend select industry conferences, networking events, and meetings to support relationship building, market intelligence gathering, and identification of emerging opportunities.\r\nMaintain databases of key contacts, pipeline opportunities, and research archives.\r\nWhat We're Looking For:\r\nUndergraduate degree in Business (Accounting or Finance) or Mathematics/Economics 3-5 years of relevant work experience\r\nStrong modeling and quantitative background\r\nGood understanding of diverse asset classes (Rates, Credit, FX, Equity, Commodities) and cross-asset capabilities.\r\nSolid analytical and financial modeling skills required and familiarity with actuarial and capital modeling is a plus.\r\nStrong communication and presentation skills: able to explain complex structures to internal and external stakeholders.\r\nExperience working with legal / documentation / credit / risk teams in structuring transactions.\r\nFamiliarity with regulatory, accounting, and risk constraints.\r\nComfort with diving into new topics, learning quickly, and synthesizing insights without relying on pre-defined playbooks\r\nPersonal drive and determination, ability to multi-task across deals with attention to detail\r\nComfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environments\r\nCompensation:\r\nOur compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $120,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $160,000/year in our highest geographic market plus bonus. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\r\nBenefits Highlights:\r\nEmployees 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.\r\nAll employees (regardless of hours worked) have immediate access to the Company's Employee Assistance Program and wellness programsno enrollment is required. Employees may also participate in the Company's 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.\r\nGroup 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.","company":"Group1001","rawCompany":"group1001","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T08:18:31.610Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2054.00","title":"Financial Risk Specialists","slug":"financial-risk-specialists"},{"code":"15-2011.00","title":"Actuaries","slug":"actuaries"},{"code":"13-2053.00","title":"Insurance Underwriters","slug":"insurance-underwriters"}],"industries":[{"code":"524126","title":"Direct Property and Casualty Insurance Carriers","slug":"direct-property-and-casualty-insurance-carriers"},{"code":"524113","title":"Direct Life Insurance Carriers","slug":"direct-life-insurance-carriers"},{"code":"524130","title":"Reinsurance Carriers","slug":"reinsurance-carriers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Structuring Associate","description":"Group 1001 Structurer (Associate Level)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.\r\nWhy This Role Matters:\r\nG1001 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.\r\nWe 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. 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The base pay for this position ranges from $120,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $160,000/year in our highest geographic market plus bonus. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\r\nBenefits Highlights:\r\nEmployees 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.\r\nAll employees (regardless of hours worked) have immediate access to the Company's Employee Assistance Program and wellness programsno enrollment is required. Employees may also participate in the Company's 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.\r\nGroup 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. 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