VP, Life Affiliate & Complex Reinsurance

Lincoln Financial•Greensboro, NC

10d•$216,750 - $346,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP, Life Affiliate & Complex Reinsurance will serve as the enterprise authority for affiliate and complex reinsurance strategy, governance, and infrastructure across the Life business, connecting product, pricing, finance, valuation, accounting, administration, and technology functions to maximize business value. They will lead the development of long-term reinsurance capabilities, influence enterprise and business unit strategies, and provide expert guidance on complex reinsurance matters with broad organizational impact.

Requirements

12+ Years experience of finance experience that directly aligns to the specific responsibilities for this role
5+ Years of senior management experience in a large complex organization including influencing senior management and critical stakeholder responsibility.
Deep knowledge of life insurance, reinsurance structures, financial reporting, valuation, governance, and operational oversight
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, enterprise wide initiatives involving multiple business and functional areas
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship management skills
Ability to adapt quickly, exercise sound judgment, and lead effectively in a changing and highly complex work environment

Nice To Haves

CPA, FSA, or other advanced designations

Responsibilities

Defines and advances the affiliate reinsurance strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, product strategies, capital priorities, and long-term operational goals.
Leads highly visible, cross-functional initiatives spanning Product, Pricing, Valuation, Accounting, Finance, Administration, and Technology to optimize reinsurance program processes and business outcomes.
Serves as the subject matter authority on affiliate and existing external reinsurance, advising senior leaders on complex transactions, treaty structures, financial impacts, operational risks, and strategic opportunities.
Evaluates and interprets reinsurance deal performance across the portfolio, integrating deal model outputs, financial results, settlements, and treaty provisions to identify trends, risks, and value-enhancing opportunities.
Establishes governance frameworks, operating standards, and oversight practices for reinsurance administration, monitoring, reporting, and issue resolution.
Directs the design and implementation of scalable reinsurance infrastructure, data, reporting, and monitoring capabilities to support ongoing business, regulatory, financial, and operational needs.
Anticipates emerging business, regulatory, and market challenges impacting reinsurance activities and develops innovative solutions, process enhancements, and strategic recommendations.
Serves as the owner and primary point of coordination for affiliate and existing external reinsurance knowledge management, audit engagement, organizational education, and cross-functional alignment, ensuring sustainable oversight and informed decision-making.