2nd VP, Structured Reinsurance

About the role

Alternative Solutions Group is a newly established team within Munich Re Life US, dedicated to delivering innovative, customized reinsurance solutions for U.S. Life & Health clients. Our mandate is to address unique and complex needs through creative structures that may include biometric and financial reinsurance, third-party capital, asset management partnerships, and other novel approaches.

Responsibilities

• Deal structuring and execution:

  • Lead the end-to-end reinsurance transaction process, including due diligence, valuation, financial modeling, negotiation, and integration planning.
  • Cook up cross-functional teams (legal, actuarial, finance, operations) to ensure seamless execution and post-deal integration.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and external advisors throughout the deal lifecycle.
  • Prepare transaction approval materials and communicate effectively with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with legal team in drafting and reviewing regulatory submissions and responses.

• Financial management:

  • Collaborate with asset managers to develop, maintain, and enhance the Asset-Liability Management (ALM) framework.
  • Create and optimize capital structures, leveraging knowledge of economic capital and regulatory frameworks (primarily U.S., Bermuda, and SII).
  • Develop financial projections to support leadership in planning and decision making.

• Strategic Planning & Growth:

  • Monitor industry trends, evaluate competitive dynamics, and identify opportunities for strategic growth.
  • Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition targets and strategic partnerships.
  • Partner with senior leadership to define growth priorities and execute key strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in life M&A, sidecar, block reinsurance, or corporate development required.
• Experience in life insurance ALM or investment management preferred.
• Experience in direct and/or reinsurance pricing preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel as business dictates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Plans
• PTO and Family Leave
• Retail Savings Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Life and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Wellness Programs - Calm, WW, SoFI, Virgin Pulse
• Commuter Benefits
• FSA and HSA Plans
• Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Plans

About Munich Re

Together, we engage with everything we have and are, to help humankind act braver and better.

As the world’s leading reinsurance company with more than 40,000 employees in over 50 locations around the globe, Munich Re introduces a paradigm shift in the way you think about insurance. By turning uncertainty into manageable risk, we enable fundamental change. We recognize Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging as a key priority with a culture that welcomes different thoughts and opinions. We dare to think big and are continuously innovating on behalf of our clients.