VP - Trading & Operations

Company:Guy Carpenter

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team within GC Securities at Guy Carpenter. This role will be based in New York. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a key contributor, you will be primarily responsible for supporting the secondary trading and collateralized reinsurance placement efforts of the Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) team. Additionally, you will be supporting primary distribution and the middle office functions of the ILS team on an as needed basis.

We will count on you to:

• Assist with communications related to the secondary trading of ILS products

• Assist with the preparation and distribution of GC Securities bi-weekly catastrophe bond pricing sheets

• Assist with placement of collateralized reinsurance covers

• Assist with the end-to-end operational execution and settlement of primary catastrophe bond issuances, coordinating with issuers, institutional investors, custodians, and settlement agents.

• Assist with institutional investor onboarding, including KYC documentation, Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB) verification, account setup, and settlement instructions.

• Assist with investor allocations, trade confirmations, cash movements, accrued interest calculations, settlement reconciliation, and the resolution of trade exceptions.

• Support process improvement initiatives by maintaining operational documentation, ensuring regulatory and audit compliance, and assisting with workflow automation and operational efficiencies.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a quantitative field.

• 4+ years of experience in financial or insurance markets.

• Strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to work an 8-hour shift between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT.

What makes you stand out:

• Series 7 and 63 exam qualification preferred.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

• Proven ability to deal with ambiguity and form own opinions based on analysis and critical thinking.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

At Guy Carpenter, a Marsh business, you can be your best. We work on challenges that matter with colleagues who help bring out our best. Our uniquely collaborative environment will empower you to focus on your personal and professional success, learning from top specialists in the (re)insurance industry and leading you towards a rewarding and impactful career.Guy Carpenter is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Guy Carpenter, visit guycarp.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting View email address on aiapply.co is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.The applicable base salary range for this role is $114,700 to $210,400.The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.