[Remote] Associate Director, Institutional Markets

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies focused on delivering outstanding value and operational performance. The Associate Director, Institutional Markets will play a crucial role in the growth of the Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) business by managing the quoting process, building broker relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Responsibilities • Manage the PRT quoting process: coordinate intake, review and qualify opportunities, and provide high quality, timely responses to RFPs. • Build market presence: assist with developing relationships with brokers/consultants, support due diligence calls, engage with plan sponsors and promptly address all PRT-related questions. • Support pricing: partner with the actuarial pricing team to analyze deal economics, ensure alignment with risk appetite and profitability goals, and assist with pricing transactions as needed. • Deal onboarding: collaborate with operations and third-party administrator to ensure clean handoffs, successful onboarding, and accurate administration of new PRT transactions. • Contract execution: collaborate with the legal team to review and ensure timely execution of contracts, certificates, and other legal documents. • Monitor the market: track industry developments, regulatory changes, competitor activity and emerging opportunities. • Process improvement: Develop scalable tools, workflows, and documentation to improve efficiency and consistency across quoting, onboarding, and reporting processes. • Strategic growth initiatives: Identify white-space opportunities (e.g., carve-outs, jumbo transactions, new distribution channels) and contribute to long-term business planning. • Expand company knowledge: document processes and procedures, share knowledge and train colleagues to expand PRT fluency across the organization. • Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies. Skills • 5+ years of experience in PRT, retirement, actuarial consulting, or institutional insurance markets. • Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Mathematics, or related field. • Clear, concise communicator – able to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences. • Strong relationship builder, both internally and externally. • Excellent project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. • Strategic, organized and comfortable working with ambiguity, while maintaining high attention to detail. • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with data analysis tools, modeling, or process automation a plus. Benefits • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance • Short and Long-Term Disability • Employee Assistance Program • Wellness programs • 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company Company Overview • Group 1001 is a collective that empowers companies to create positive growth. Our insurance and annuities are easy to understand and accessible to all. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job