AVP or VP, Finance & Investments Counsel

Wilton RE•Norwalk, CT

3d•$150,000 - $215,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilton Re is seeking an experienced AVP or VP, Finance & Investments Counsel for their Connecticut office. Wilton Re is a leader in the life (re)insurance sector, focusing on acquiring in-force life insurance and annuities. They offer expertise in risk, capital, and operational needs, supporting clients with in-force transactions, product development, underwriting, and new business strategies. Wilton Re possesses the resources and expertise to manage large-scale life and annuity transactions.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of legal experience with a focus on investments, asset management, and/or state insurance matters with knowledge of relevant laws, rules and regulations.
JD from an ABA accredited law school.
Member of the Bar in good standing of any US jurisdiction.
Solid organizational and project management skills with an ability to work autonomously and adapt to various types of styles and processes.
Able to effectively communicate, both written and oral, with the intended audience.
Able to exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Able to exercise agility and adaptability in providing legal advice.
Able to assist the business in developing and implementing creative, cost effective and realistic solutions that create business impact.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience within insurance or reinsurance, specifically life insurance highly preferred.
Knowledge of statutory accounting for life companies preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead legal documentation and process for investment management matters (e.g., IMAs, advisory agreements, custodial arrangements, and asset transfer and servicing arrangements).
Draft, review and negotiate such documentation directly with counterparties and manage internal review processes with respect thereto (including collaborating, coordinating and advising senior management to ensure proper management of business risks).
Monitor, interpret and advise senior management on developments in the laws, rules and regulations relevant to the treatment and management of insurance assets as well as capital management and financial reporting requirements, and the potential impact to Wilton Re’s business and investment portfolio.
Provide legal support for execution of corporate hedging and derivative strategies, including review and negotiation of ISDA documentation and advising the business on related compliance matters.
Provide legal support for capital/balance sheet management activities, including third-party financing (e.g., credit facilities, LOCs, etc.), corporate distributions, reinsurance recaptures and similar transactions.
Assist the Chief Financial Officer and the Treasury and Investment teams in managing banking relationships, as needed.
Provide legal support to the finance team concerning regulatory filings ensuring they align with company and regulatory standards.
Provide ad-hoc support drafting regulatory responses, disclosures, and other correspondence with regulatory agencies and rating agencies concerning finance and investment matters.
Provide ad-hoc support to and work closely with the transaction team related to documentation for trust arrangements, investment management related documentation, and asset transfers.
Provide written and oral presentations to the senior management team.