Reinsurance Administration Lead (HYBRID)
Syracuse, NY - USA
Job Summary
About the Role
At Equitable we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives - a missionwevehoned since 1859.
Equitable is seeking a Reinsurance Administration Lead who is passionate about driving operational excellence and delivering accurate effective reinsurance administration across our life and annuity this key leadership role you will oversee the end-to-end administration financial reporting and execution of our reinsurance arrangements helping ensure the integrity of critical financial and operational processes that support the organizations broader business objectives.
Working closely with colleagues across Finance Actuarial Investments and Technology you will serve as a trusted partner and subject matter expert bringing technical expertise thoughtful problem-solving and a continuous improvement mindset to complex reinsurance operations. You will lead the accurate and timely execution of reinsurance transactions including settlements reconciliations and close activities while helping drive efficiencies and strengthen operational controls.
As the operational owner of reinsurance administration you will play a vital role in ensuring alignment between treaty provisions accounting outcomes and system-generated results. You will also champion strong governance practices by maintaining audit-ready documentation supporting a robust control environment and fostering confidence in the quality and reliability of reinsurance reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative leader who enjoys working across functions influencing outcomes and making a meaningful impact on a highly visible area of the business.
What Youll Be Doing
Lead end-to-end administration of reinsurance treaties including setup interpretation and ongoing maintenance
Own and coordinate monthly quarterly and annual close activities related to reinsurance
Review and validate settlement calculations including revenue sharing fee components and ownership-based allocations
Perform and oversee reconciliations between administrative systems investment data and general ledger outputs
Investigate and resolve data discrepancies variances and breaks across multiple data sources
Maintain and enhance SOX/MAR controls including documentation and evidence supporting key processes
Partner with Actuarial Finance Investments and IT to ensure accurate data flows and reporting alignment
Serve as a key contact for internal and external audits
Support implementation and enhancement of reinsurance administration platforms
Drive process standardization automation and efficiency initiatives
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
This position offers a hybrid work schedule with an onsite presence of 23 days per week combining flexibility with team collaboration.
The base salary range for this position is$145000 - $170000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills experience and geographical addition to base pay Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases spot bonuses and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility.
For eligible employees Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical dental vision a 401(k) plan and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits please reference the link below.
Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program
What You Will Bring
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
8 years of experience in insurance and/or accounting reinsurance administration or financial reporting
Established knowledge of reinsurance structures
Experience supporting financial close and reconciliation processes
Proven understanding of reinsurance treaty mechanics and accounting implications
Demonstrated ownership and execution mindset
Experience with reconciliations and control frameworks
Familiarity with subledger systems and large data environments
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA
Driven analytical and detail-oriented approach
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Proactive problem-solving capabilities
Experience with reinsurance administration systems (e.g. TAI)
Exposure to Bermuda statutory reporting
Experience working with external reinsurers and asset managers
Knowledge of SOX and audit requirements
Demonstrated functional ownership and subject matter expertise
Drives execution and continuous improvement
Influences effectively in a matrixed organization
Mentors and develops team members
Skills
Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the companys business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Coaching Others: Knowledge of coaching and mentoring concepts and methods; ability to encourage motivate and guide individuals in learning and improving effectiveness.
Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
Leadership: Knowledge of leadership practices and processes; ability to use strategies and skills to enlist others in setting embracing and achieving objectives while having a long-term perspective of the future state of things and how to get there.
Operational Risk: Knowledge of policies and processes for operational risk management; ability to use tools data and best practices to identify assess and manage operational risk exposures.
Results Orientation: Knowledge of the importance of meeting or exceeding established targets; ability to drive critical activities to completion.
Risk Management: Knowledge of processes tools and techniques for assessing and controlling an organizations exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply knowledge of risk management appropriately to diverse situations.
About Equitable
At Equitable were a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives.
We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking working and leading differently where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee toleveragetheir unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities.
We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth internal mobility comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being flexibility and a culture of collaboration and teamwork.
We are looking for talented dedicated purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with Careers at Equitable to learn more.
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About Company
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