VP – Trading & Operations

This role is based in New York and follows a hybrid work model, requiring at least three days a week in the office.

About the role

As a key contributor, you will support the secondary trading and collateralized reinsurance placement efforts of the Insurance-Linked Securities (ILS) team. You will also assist with primary distribution and middle office functions on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communications related to the secondary trading of ILS products.
• Prepare and distribute GC Securities bi-weekly catastrophe bond pricing sheets.
• Support the 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.
• Support 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 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to work an 8-hour shift between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders.
• Vibrant and inclusive culture with talented colleagues.
• Career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to enhance well-being, including health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings, retirement programs, and employee assistance programs.
• Performance-based incentives.

Pay

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.