CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT, Enterprise Reinsurance

New York Life Insurance Co•New York, NY

2d•$119,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

New York Life is seeking an accomplished reinsurance subject matter expert to support and advance our enterprise-wide reinsurance agenda. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will provide deep technical and commercial expertise, help align reinsurance activities with strategic business objectives, and drive forward critical priorities in partnership with senior leadership. This is a rare opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, contribute to transformational initiatives, and serve as a trusted expert on complex reinsurance matters — all while influencing the trajectory of a Fortune 100 company.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Actuarial Science, Consulting a plus or related field; advanced credentials such as MBA, CFA, or FSA highly preferred.
At least 8 years of hands-on experience in life/annuity reinsurance (including asset-intensive reinsurance) and 12+ years in related financial roles within insurance.
Demonstrated aptitude to leverage business acumen, interpersonal skills, market insights, and technical expertise to foster relationships, identify new business opportunities, and optimize reinsurance strategies.
Deep understanding of reinsurance structures and treaties, including risk modeling, underwriting, and regulatory considerations. More specifically, extensive experience in US statutory and offshore regulatory frameworks.
Expertise in reinsurance structures, risk modeling, and regulatory frameworks — especially U.S. statutory and offshore jurisdictions.
Strong network of industry relationships
Demonstrated ability to influence in a matrixed or cross-functional environment, with excellent communication skills and the ability to succinctly present complex ideas to senior executives and governance bodies.
Detail-oriented and collaborative problem solver able to navigate execution issues and challenges across multiple levels of the enterprise.
Proven ability to operate as a highly credible technical expert and independent contributor within reinsurance or similarly complex domains.

Nice To Haves

advanced credentials such as MBA, CFA, or FSA highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide expert input on reinsurance strategy and desired outcomes to support achievement of New York Life objectives, including assessing potential opportunities, reinsurance structures, and execution considerations.
Partner with key stakeholders to identify business priorities and assess reinsurance opportunities; help develop and refine the organization’s reinsurance roadmap in alignment with business and enterprise objectives.
Develop analyses, recommendations, and practical frameworks that support alignment, inform decision-making, and enable efficient execution across the enterprise.
Support external engagement in coordination with internal stakeholders to evaluate new business ideas, leveraging technical and commercial expertise to uncover growth and value creation opportunities.
Influence cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic alignment, facilitate decision-making, and prepare materials and recommendations for senior leadership and governance body review.
Manage new and existing reinsurance transactions and relationships in partnership with other internal stakeholders.
Support oversight, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting of reinsurance activities in partnership with internal stakeholders.
Serve as a senior execution lead for reinsurance deal project management, transaction execution, and operational implementation in partnership with internal stakeholders to support seamless delivery. Coordinate across functions and engage necessary partners as needed (e.g., product, finance, legal, corporate development, IT).
Help define and track key performance indicators in collaboration with various business units to evaluate whether transactions support enterprise objectives and provide recommendations for adjustments or new initiatives as needed.
Develop and enhance technology-enabled processes, tools, and dashboards to support efficient monitoring and reporting of reinsurance transactions and relationships.
Provide deep subject matter expertise across reinsurance operations — including administration, reporting, and ongoing monitoring of reinsurance deals and treaties — to support accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment.
Act as a trusted advisor and execution partner to the enterprise reinsurance leader, helping to advance priorities, resolve issues, and drive progress across complex initiatives.