Director, Strategic Planning & Analysis - (Open to Remote)

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated•Chesterfield, MO

31d•$104,350 - $155,350•Remote

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. Overview The Director, Strategic Planning & Analysis is a senior individual contributor responsible for delivering high-impact financial analysis, modeling, and executive-ready insights to support enterprise-level decision making. This role partners closely with senior leaders across Finance, Strategy, Capital, Tax, and the Business to translate complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives that inform strategy, resource allocation, and long-term planning. Success is defined by clarity of analysis, strength of financial modeling, clarity of executive communication, and the ability to influence outcomes through insight and presentation. What You Will Do Strategic Financial Modeling & Analysis Build, maintain, and enhance models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, capital allocation, and long-range forecasting. Develop integrated views across financial, capital, and tax planning to assess trade-offs, risks, and growth opportunities. Partner with Finance and Strategy stakeholders to continuously improve modeling methodologies, assumptions, and data integrity. Forecasting, Planning & Decision Support Play a critical role in the annual planning and re-forecasting processes, working cross-functionally to align assumptions and outputs. Evaluate alternative scenarios and sensitivities, clearly articulating implications for senior leadership. Drive continuous improvement in forecasting tools, processes, and data visualization. Executive Communication & Storytelling Translate complex analyses into concise, executive-ready presentation materials (PowerPoint decks, dashboards, and visualizations). Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership, including C-suite stakeholders, in a clear, confident, and business-oriented manner. Develop narratives that connect financial outcomes to strategic objectives, market dynamics, and enterprise priorities. Market & Industry Insight Monitor financial markets, industry trends, and competitive dynamics within the insurance and reinsurance landscape, both domestically and globally. Provide thought leadership on business performance drivers, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities. Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives Lead and support ad-hoc strategic initiatives requiring deep analytical rigor, cross-functional coordination, and executive engagement. Act as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders on complex or ambiguous business questions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial analysis, strategic planning, insurance capital forecasting, or related fields.
Demonstrated expertise in building and interpreting complex financial models for senior decision makers.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong capabilities in data visualization and executive presentation development.
Strong business acumen and understanding of enterprise-level financial drivers.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear insights and recommendations.
Executive-level communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence without authority.
Comfort operating under tight deadlines and in high-visibility environments.
Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.

Nice To Haves

CPA, FSA, ASA, or other relevant professional designations.
8 or more years of experience in finance, actuarial or related fields
Insurance or reinsurance industry experience.
Experience working with enterprise forecasting platforms and planning tools.

Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Modeling & Analysis Build, maintain, and enhance models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, capital allocation, and long-range forecasting.
Develop integrated views across financial, capital, and tax planning to assess trade-offs, risks, and growth opportunities.
Partner with Finance and Strategy stakeholders to continuously improve modeling methodologies, assumptions, and data integrity.
Forecasting, Planning & Decision Support Play a critical role in the annual planning and re-forecasting processes, working cross-functionally to align assumptions and outputs.
Evaluate alternative scenarios and sensitivities, clearly articulating implications for senior leadership.
Drive continuous improvement in forecasting tools, processes, and data visualization.
Executive Communication & Storytelling Translate complex analyses into concise, executive-ready presentation materials (PowerPoint decks, dashboards, and visualizations).
Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership, including C-suite stakeholders, in a clear, confident, and business-oriented manner.
Develop narratives that connect financial outcomes to strategic objectives, market dynamics, and enterprise priorities.
Market & Industry Insight Monitor financial markets, industry trends, and competitive dynamics within the insurance and reinsurance landscape, both domestically and globally.
Provide thought leadership on business performance drivers, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities.
Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives Lead and support ad-hoc strategic initiatives requiring deep analytical rigor, cross-functional coordination, and executive engagement.
Act as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders on complex or ambiguous business questions.