Director, General Operations, Structured Finance

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

. Coordinate cross-functional project teams to develop financing solutions for RGA’s regulatory entities .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaLead💰 $107,060 - $144,820 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structured finance, accounting, and regulatory compliance, with a strong ability to design and implement financing solutions while managing cross-functional teams. Possesses advanced analytical, negotiation, and communication skills essential for navigating complex financial transactions.

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Structured Finance ExpertiseUS GAAP KnowledgeAdvanced Financial ModelingNegotiation SkillsCross-Functional Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial ReportingData AnalysisFinancial ModelingStructured Finance TransactionsRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementReinsurance StructuresCash ManagementStatutory Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementChange Management

Industry Keywords

Life InsuranceReinsuranceAudit ComplianceInternal ControlsFinancial TransactionsActuarial ScienceInvestment ManagementLegal Entity OptimizationInternational ProjectsCollaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate cross-functional project teams to develop financing solutions for RGA’s regulatory entities
Lead and manage accounting and reporting functions for assigned structured finance transactions
Review and analyze structured finance transaction information for data and design accuracy
Evaluate and recommend improvements to internal financing processes
Manage project teams across investments, legal, and corporate functions to structure and complete complex reinsurance transactions globally
Provide leadership and coordinate collaborative efforts to meet legal entity and consolidated objectives
Coordinate transaction analysis with structured finance, accounting, legal, investments, tax, and other technical experts
Anticipate, identify, and resolve transaction issues and coordinate timely responses
Lead negotiations with external parties to efficiently meet RGA’s financing needs
Lead implementation of legal entity optimization strategies, including restacking efforts
Establish processes for proper implementation and administration of financing transactions and support processes
Identify financing needs involving cash, collateral, and regulatory requirements by currency
Design and propose solutions including reinsurance structures, securities lending, structured asset designs, and other capital-market strategies
Oversee and manage team members and direct reports, where applicable, to improve processes and responsiveness
Perform month-end, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for structured finance transactions
Record financial activity, create financial reports, analyze data, prepare general ledger uploads, and reconcile general ledger accounts
Administer assigned internal retrocession agreements and balance sheet and income statement accounts
Compile and analyze financial data under US GAAP and Statutory bases
Coordinate data collection and financial results with departments and subsidiary management
Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements as applicable
Lead quarterly officer meetings for assigned subsidiaries
Support internal control and audit compliance processes
Maintain internal control narratives and EUC and IPE/RR inventories
Improve processes and maintain department procedure documentation
Coordinate internal and external audit requests
Maintain regular and predictable attendance
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in business, with emphasis in accounting, finance or actuarial science or equivalent related work experience required
8+ Years of experience in accounting, auditing, or structured finance required
Intermediate understanding of the US Life insurance and reinsurance markets required
Ability to quickly adapt to new methods and work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions required
Advanced listening, investigative, analytical, innovation and critical thinking skills
Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions
Advanced ability to design and structure financing solutions, including reinsurance provisions, meeting risk/return, financing partner, and regulatory requirements
Actuarial and accounting skills to address risk issues associated with proposed financing transactions
Highly advanced oral and written communication skills
Expert ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
Highly advanced customer relationship management and change management skills
Expert ability to manage multiple projects and/or teams simultaneously
Expert ability to consult across operational, functional, and technical disciplines
Highly advanced persuasion and negotiation skills
Highly advanced ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results
Ability to work flexible hours for international projects across multiple time zones
Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) preferred
Financial modeling experience related to structured finance preferred
Actuarial experience preferred
3+ years insurance/reinsurance accounting experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan
Long-term equity incentive plan eligibility for some positions
Health benefits
Retirement benefits
Other employee benefits
Diverse, caring colleagues around the world
Respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought
Vast, endless career potential
AI-supported personalized job recommendations, automated interview scheduling, and real-time chatbot answers during preliminary screening