SVP, Structured Finance - Legal Entity Management & Operations

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated•Chesterfield, MO

About The Position

You desire impactful work. You’re RGA ready RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all. The Senior Vice President will be responsible for developing and executing RGA’s capital management strategy for all RGA’s legal entities. They will provide strategic leadership and people leadership whilst running the operations of RGA’s corporate-managed legal entities (including sidecars), ensuring alignment with both regulatory expectations and the broader goals of the consolidated enterprise. They will serve as appropriate in executive roles of one or more companies and will be a key liaison with the jurisdictional regulators, often working closely with RGA’s regulatory relations area and other internal stakeholders. This includes, but is not limited to, representing RGA in client meetings and collaborating closely with key RGA group corporate functions (e.g., Finance, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Human Resources, Tax, Investments) to ensure integrated operations and governance as well as support of broader RGA strategy. This position will be required to work closely with our Global Collateral Management and Solutions and New Business Support teams and provide broader leadership to the Structured Finance team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in arts/sciences (BA/BS) Finance, Accounting, Economics, Actuarial Science, Business, or related field.
15+ years of experience in reinsurance, investment banking, or private equity with significant focus on the (re)insurance sector.
10+ years of people management experience, with demonstrated ability to lead through influence including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility.
5+ years in senior leadership roles.
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks across major global markets.
Strong understanding of reinsurance markets, capital markets, and regulatory environments.
Leadership abilities with experience managing high-performing teams.
Superior analytical, communication, and relationship management skills.
Demonstrated strategic thinking and execution capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Finance, Business, or related field.
Applicable professional qualifications such as FSA, CPA, or CFA (or equivalent in other countries).
Experience with (re)insurance legal entity management and board of directors meetings.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic plans that align with both legal entity objectives and RGA group consolidated priorities, working closely with RGA’s corporate leadership to ensure alignment between legal entity and consolidated company strategies.
Provide insights and reporting to RGA’s corporate leadership on legal entity performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic plans.
Lead the legal entities’ day-to-day business operations, providing oversight to the associates on their team and direction to other dedicated resources as it relates to supporting regulatory and new business needs.
Oversee daily operations, including financial performance, risk management, budgeting, and operational efficiency.
Work closely with other parts of Structured Finance in the development and implementation of strategies to identify and source bespoke financing solutions and reinsurance structures tailored to the needs of the legal entities and the consolidated enterprise.
Represent the legal entities in the RGA supervisory college, in executive forums, and client engagements.
Partner with Legal and Compliance to manage regulatory risk and respond to inquiries or examinations.
Serve as an executive and primary point of contact for regulators, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and building/maintaining regulatory relationships.
Maintain robust governance frameworks and ensure timely regulatory reporting, financial reporting including audit readiness, and internal risk reporting.
Ensure that internal controls, policies, and procedures are effectively implemented and maintained.
Collaborate with shared services and functional leaders to ensure effective support, integration, and project management.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, board members, and senior executives.
Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization to ensure transparency and alignment.