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How much do structuring jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for structuring in Chicago, IL is $270,857.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $146,000.00 and $414,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Structuring vs Financial Analyst?

AspectStructuringFinancial Analyst
Required CredentialsFinance or related degree, certifications like CFA often preferredFinance, accounting, or economics degree, CFA beneficial
Work EnvironmentInvestment banks, financial institutions, project financeCorporations, investment firms, consulting
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in structured finance, debt/equity issuanceWidely used across finance for data analysis and reporting

Structuring focuses on designing financial products, deals, or transactions, often in investment banking or project finance. Financial Analysts analyze data, prepare reports, and support decision-making. While both roles require finance knowledge and analytical skills, Structuring is more deal and product-oriented, whereas Financial Analysts focus on data analysis and financial modeling.

What are highly structured jobs?

Highly structured jobs are roles that involve clear, well-defined tasks, procedures, and routines, often requiring adherence to strict guidelines or protocols. These jobs typically have predictable schedules, detailed instructions, and limited variability in daily activities, such as data entry, assembly line work, or administrative positions. They often require specific skills, certifications, or training to perform standardized tasks efficiently.

Is 25 too old for investment banking?

Investment banking roles typically favor candidates with strong academic backgrounds and relevant internships, but age is not a strict barrier. Many professionals transition into investment banking in their mid-20s or later, especially if they have relevant skills, certifications like the CFA, or prior finance experience. Success depends more on skills, networking, and performance than age alone.

What is the career path of a structurer?

A structurer typically starts in roles such as analyst or associate in finance or investment firms, gaining expertise in financial modeling, risk assessment, and product design. Progression often leads to senior structurer, team lead, or managerial positions, with some professionals advancing into trading, portfolio management, or executive roles, often requiring strong quantitative skills and industry certifications like CFA or FRM.

What is job structuring?

Job structuring involves designing and organizing job roles, responsibilities, and hierarchies within an organization to ensure clarity, efficiency, and proper alignment with company goals. It often includes analyzing tasks, defining job descriptions, and establishing pay grades or levels. This process helps improve workforce management and supports effective staffing and development strategies.
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Infographic showing various Structuring job openings in Chicago, IL as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 77% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $270,857 per year, or $130.2 per hour.
Senior Structurer, Property & Casualty

Senior Structurer, Property & Casualty

Swiss Re

Schaumburg, IL • On-site, Remote

$144K - $216K/yr

Other

Posted 26 days ago

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Structurer, who leads a Deal Team for Transactions, to be an integral member of the cross-functional team that facilitates the execution of Property & Casualty (P&C) structured reinsurance solutions (PCSS).  Our Structurers actively contribute to the identification and origination of P&C transaction opportunities in the Americas!

About the Role

In collaboration with Client Markets and the wider team, we show the value of P&C structured solutions to our clients, through compelling analytics and presentation materials.  We work to ensure that best practice underwriting and actuarial resources are utilized and compliance with regulatory, accounting, tax and legal requirements (mitigate reputational risk) are met.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Meet regularly with clients and brokers to understand client challenges. Collaborate to design strategic and appropriate solutions tailored to meet client needs.
  • Develop strong professional relationships with key external and internal clients.
  • Represent PCSS as an innovator and structural thought leader internally and externally.
  • Manage transaction process and ensure an inclusive deal team approach with underwriters, actuarial, legal, accounting, finance and risk professionals within Swiss Re.
  • Develop and promote innovation.
  • Leverage Underwriting experts for local market and custom practices while promoting best practice and address governance matters. Drive efficiency using an inclusive approach with cross-functional teams.

Leadership:

  • Prioritize (triage) market opportunities and realize synergies among PCSS and other units of Swiss Re.
  • Assist with internal initiatives to advance the transactions topic with key internal stakeholders and across the broader organization.

About the Team

We are a highly experienced, diverse, and energetic team of structurers. At PCSS, we understand that we have a unique place within Swiss Re that adds significant value through the origination, structuring and deal team leadership of our largest and most sophisticated programs. We have high visibility in the organization and many opportunities to influence our Senior Leaders to support needle moving transactions.

Our hunger, drive, persistence, and collaboration set us apart from our competition. We are technical. We are pragmatic. We are problem solvers. We are courageous. We have fun. The successful candidate will possess all of these traits and will enjoy being part of a selfless team who works together and supports one another without hesitation!

About You

The successful candidate possesses a high level of integrity, transparency and analytical capabilities along with excellent communication, negotiation and facilitation skills. In addition, they will have strong networking and influencing skills and experience in organizing and motivating cross-functional teams.

Additional requirements include:

  • College degree required.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in the financial/insurance industry.
  • Actuarial or corporate finance qualifications a plus.
  • Reinsurance experience either in Underwriting, Risk Management or Marketing; ideally complemented by practical experience in executing tailored P&C reinsurance transactions.
  • Thorough understanding of reinsurance products, markets and risk, and actuarial principles.
  • Strong financial acumen with capital management / solvency proficiency.
  • Client-oriented and desire to be integral to the success of our clients.
  • Adapts to new circumstances with ease and speed.
  • Passionate about Reinsurance, and to outperform.
  • Possesses a passion for the business and commitment to solving problems

Travel required 25%.  This position is not eligible for full-time telework or visa sponsorship.

The estimated base salary range for this position in Schaumburg is $136,000 to $204,000 and in Armonk is $144,000 to $216,000.  The specific salary offered for this or any given role will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to job location, scope of role, qualifications, complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent, experience, education, and employer budget.  At Swiss Re, we take a "total compensation approach" when making compensation decisions. This means that we consider all components of compensation in their totality (such as base pay, short-and long-term incentives, and benefits offered), in setting individual compensation.

About Swiss Re

Swiss Re is one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
Swiss Re is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice to recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, sexual orientations, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Decisions on employment are solely based on an individual's qualifications for the position being filled.
During the recruitment process, reasonable accommodations for disabilities are available upon request. If contacted for an interview, please inform the Recruiter/HR Professional of the accommodation needed.
 

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