Associate – Strategy, Corporate Development & Business Line Expansion

Company Profile:

MNK Group is a fully independent global group of companies, comprising a specialist Lloyd’s of London broker, an MGA platform, and a collection of insurance and reinsurance businesses. Headquartered in London and established in 2009 as MNK Re, the Group has grown to operate across more than 20 global offices, serving clients in over 80 countries.

With a focus on innovation, precision, and adaptability, MNK Group delivers sophisticated (re)insurance solutions tailored to both traditional and emerging risks. The Group’s key lines of business include Financial Institutions, Cyber, Marine, Construction and Energy, Aviation, Political and Credit Risk, Liability, Agriculture, and Property, alongside Treaty and Analytics.

MNK Group is also a market leader in parametric insurance products, offering bespoke solutions for complex risks such as Agriculture, Pandemics, Weather, Credit, Travel, and Marine.

For more information, please visit MNK Group’s official website: www.groupmnk.com

The Role:

MNK Group is seeking a high‑performing Associate to join the Group Strategy & Corporate Development function. Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy & Development Officer, the successful candidate will play a central role in supporting the Group’s global growth strategy.

This position offers significant exposure to live M&A transactions, new business line development, strategic planning, and the assessment of insurtech partnerships and investments. The role provides direct interaction with senior leadership, including preparation of Board‑level materials, and the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of a rapidly expanding specialty insurance platform.

Key Responsibilities

M&A Execution & Corporate Development

• Support the full M&A lifecycle, including origination, screening, valuation, due diligence, and transaction completion.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial models, including comparables and scenario analysis, to assess deal economics, accretion/dilution, and synergy potential.
• Prepare investment papers, valuation materials, and presentations for senior management and the Board.
• Contribute to post‑merger integration planning, synergy tracking, and performance monitoring.

Strategy & Business Line Expansion

• Conduct market, competitor, and profitability analysis to support the development and scaling of new specialty insurance and reinsurance business lines.
• Work with senior business leaders to shape growth strategies across products, geographies, and distribution channels.
• Build commercially robust business cases and financial forecasts for strategic initiatives.
• Support Group‑level strategic planning, KPI frameworks, and performance dashboards.

Technology & Insurtech Strategy

• Evaluate AI, insurtech, and digital platforms across distribution, data, pricing, underwriting, and operational automation.
• Undertake commercial, strategic, and financial assessments of potential technology partnerships or acquisitions.
• Support the design and implementation of technology‑enabled operating models across broking and placement workflows.
• Assist with pilot programmes, implementation planning, and ROI measurement.

Executive & Board Support

• Produce high‑quality materials for Executive Committee and Board meetings, including strategic updates and investment proposals.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams across finance, operations, broking, and underwriting.
• Conduct targeted research on market, regulatory, and macroeconomic trends affecting the specialty insurance and reinsurance sector.

Experience & Qualifications

We typically seek candidates with 2–5 years’ experience in one or more of the following areas:

• FIG corporate finance or investment banking
• Transaction Services / Financial Due Diligence
• Strategy consulting or corporate development
• Candidates should demonstrate strong financial analysis, valuation capability, and strategic problem‑solving skills. Experience within insurance or broader financial services is strongly preferred; Lloyd’s or specialty insurance experience is advantageous but not essential.
• A Master’s degree or MBA (or equivalent) is preferred. Entrepreneurial experience or evidence of personal investing is viewed positively.

Personal Attributes

• Highly analytical, intellectually curious, and commercially astute
• Clear and structured communicator, able to translate complex analysis into actionable insight
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders
• Proactive self‑starter with strong ownership and attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

MNK Group is committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and every individual can thrive and contribute to our shared success.