Analyst - Strategic Initiatives and Investments

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 investments for our balance sheet, and establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships within the insurance and broader financial services industry. Our latest focus areas have been on growing our global reinsurance and institutional markets business lines.

We are seeking a driven, detail-oriented Analyst to join our team. This high-visibility role mirrors the pace, complexity, and analytical rigor of top-tier investment banking and financial institution analyst programs. You will work directly with senior leadership to source, evaluate, and execute strategic initiatives spanning investments, partnerships, and growth opportunities. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving environments, has an exceptional analytical toolkit, and brings a proactive approach to managing priorities, relationships, and deadlines.

How You'll Contribute:

• Conduct industry, company, and market research to support strategic initiatives, partnerships, and investments.
• Coordinate and manage multiple assigned functional projects simultaneously; manage workstreams and deliverables, while maintaining a high standard of quality and attention to detail.
• Support senior leadership in relationship management, including follow-ups, meeting preparation, and ongoing communications.
• Support the preparation of polished presentations, briefing materials, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead communications and relationships to support business development.
• Assist in the evaluation of new opportunities, including financial modeling, market sizing, and competitive analysis.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather information and insights needed for decision-making.
• Take ownership of projects and develop structured approaches to finding solutions.
• 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.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic track record
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in management consulting, banking, corporate strategy or related fields
• Curiosity about Finance, Economics, or Business, particularly the insurance industry and adjacent markets
• Comfort with diving into new topics, learning quickly, and synthesizing insights without relying on pre-defined playbooks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with CRM systems and research databases a plus.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking with attention to detail; ability to synthesize large amounts of information into actionable insights
• Excellent project management and communication abilities with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Personal drive and determination; comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Compensation:

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $100,000/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.

Benefits Highlights:  

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.

 

Group 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.

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