Manager, Life Reinsurance Administration

Overview

The Manager, Life Reinsurance Administration reports to the Director, Life Reinsurance Accounting & Administration. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams across Financial Reporting, Actuarial Reinsurance, Actuarial Valuation, Investment Accounting, Treasury, and the Retail operational business segment. The position manages a team of 3–4 experienced subject matter experts and/or individual contributors.

This role ensures accurate and timely operational settlement statements, administers complex reinsurance transactions, and supports special projects. It also plays a key part in the initial execution and ongoing activities of corporate strategic reinsurance treaties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all Life reinsurance administration business-as-usual activities
• Collaborate with business partners to recommend administration solutions for complex reinsurance transactions
• Manage the preparation of significant reinsurance settlements and participate in related disbursement processes (Treasury, Investments, etc.)
• Serve as a Life line-of-business operational/administration contact
• Participate in strategic departmental planning and execute strategy through others
• Develop, implement, and monitor key performance indicators to assess operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Partner with reinsurance leadership (Actuarial Reinsurance, Actuarial Valuation, Financial Reporting, Investments, etc.) to evaluate/design and successfully operationalize new reinsurance administration
• Provide Life line-of-business management with reinsurance administration information that impacts results
• Lead continuous process enhancement reviews to identify, implement, and maintain reliable, repeatable, sustainable, scalable, and streamlined operations
• Partner with the Financial Reporting team to ensure integration of reinsurance settlement processes with financial reporting activities
• Oversee or participate in corporate modernization and financial operation transformation projects
• Own the design and execution of administration internal controls
• Partner with customers to analyze administrative results of key treaties
• Prepare and present recurring and ad hoc reports for management
• Provide regular coaching and employee development with a focus on team engagement
• Support leadership in the development and maintenance of succession plans
• Lead and/or oversee numerous administration special projects
• Create and present special project status updates to senior management
• Perform other functions, duties, and projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum 7 years of experience in reinsurance administration
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience
• Reinsurance administration designation preferred
• Technical knowledge in TAI life reinsurance administration system

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Deep knowledge of reinsurance administration for insurance companies
• Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to take initiative
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with others
• Ability to influence in the absence of formal reporting relationships
• Experience analyzing and understanding key data
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks/projects to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to effectively manage a team of subject matter experts and individual contributors
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to create PowerPoint presentations
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided job description.

Location

Hybrid and remote work arrangements are available. In-office, hybrid, and remote options may be available based on role needs and discussion during the hiring process.

Other

• Regular and punctual attendance
• Some travel may be required (less than 10%)

Equal Opportunity / Accommodation

The organization complies with federal and state disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, request support during the hiring process.