Reinsurance Manager - Remote

Seeqle; Paris; Hybride; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading digital insurer in Paris is seeking a Reinsurance Manager to manage key relationships, lead treaty negotiations, and enhance the reinsurance framework. The successful candidate will need a degree in relevant fields and significant experience in the reinsurance sector. You'll work in a dynamic environment focused on growth and collaboration, offering flexibility and opportunities for personal growth.

Prestations

True remote work flexibility

Flat hierarchical system

Monthly Free.day for personal growth

Lunch voucher with Swile card

Qualifications

• 7–12 years’ experience in a similar reinsurance or insurance leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of P&C insurance economics, pricing, and Solvency II.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; French is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with reinsurance partners.
• Lead treaty negotiations and design reinsurance program structures.
• Monitor treaty performance and ensure alignment with compliance requirements.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Formation

Degree in Actuarial Science, Insurance, Risk, or Management

Description du poste

Overview

Who We Are

Wakam is a B2B2C digital insurer that creates embedded and white-label insurance solutions for over 80 partners across Europe. Powered by our proprietary Play&Plug technology platform, we offer API-based products and host end-to-end insurance solutions entirely in the cloud.

Operating in 32 countries and generating more than €900M in revenue in 2023, Wakam is a European leader in digital and embedded insurance—with a business model driven by transparency, tech, and impact. We are a mission-driven company, committed to “enabling transparent and impactful insurance” across all partnerships.

About the Team

At Wakam, reinsurance is at the heart of our business model. The Reinsurance team protects our balance sheet, secures strategic partnerships, and enables sustainable growth by managing and optimizing reinsurance strategies that foster resilience against large-scale risks and long-term financial stability.

Your Mission

As Reinsurance Manager, you’ll join a dynamic team at the center of Wakam’s growth strategy. Reporting to the Head of Reinsurance, you will manage key reinsurance relationships, lead treaty negotiations, and develop efficient, forward-looking risk transfer structures. You’ll act as a strategic partner to internal stakeholders and external reinsurers, helping to enhance our protection framework and align reinsurance solutions with Wakam’s evolving product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with reinsurance partners and identify new partnership opportunities
• Lead the renewal process: prepare files, run actuarial analysis, and participate in negotiations
• Design and optimise reinsurance program structures in line with Wakam’s business needs
• Draft and revise treaty clauses, participate in treaty writing, and ensure adequate protection with no gaps
• Ensure proper back-office management of treaties in close coordination with the Accounting team
• Monitor treaty performance and provide regular reporting to reinsurers
• Maintain the reinsurance policy and ensure alignment with the company’s risk appetite and compliance requirements
• Identify areas for process improvement and support the digital transformation of reinsurance workflows
• Promote internal understanding of reinsurance mechanisms through communication and awareness initiatives

Your Profile

• Degree in Actuarial Science, Insurance, Risk, or Management
• 7–12 years’ experience in a similar reinsurance or insurance leadership role
• Strong knowledge of P&C insurance economics, pricing, and Solvency II
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Proven ability to navigate complex negotiations and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Working Mindset: Proactive and autonomous, with a strong sense of ownership
• Structured and detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Open-minded, collaborative, and adaptable to change
• Comfortable working across teams and geographies
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; French is a plus

Why Join Wakam?

• Work at the core of Wakam’s risk and growth strategy
• Join a tech-enabled, purpose-driven insurer operating across 30+ countries
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and reinsurers globally
• Contribute to building innovative reinsurance structures in a digital-first environment
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities for personal growth

Hiring Process

• Interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner
• Manager interview with the Head of Reinsurance
• Final interview with a HR Business Partner

More About Us

Check out our website to learn about the 11 cultural markers that make Wakam truly special. If you’re adventurous, impact-driven, and ready to shape the future of insurance, we’d love to meet you!

What Makes Us Unique

• True remote work flexibility with our Wakam From Anywhere (WFA) program - yes, we even have a teammate working from a sailboat!
• Flat hierarchical system promoting direct impact and autonomy
• Monthly Free.day: dedicated time for personal growth and skills development
• Lunch voucher with Swile card
• A meaningful company: we became a Mission-driven company in March 2021
• Work alongside passionate experts who will share their knowledge and help you develop and grow in your career

Culture & Diversity

Our Free to Impact culture is built on four pillars that shape everything we do:

Communication & Knowledge Management

• Foster transparent collaboration across our flat organizational structure
• Share knowledge freely in our highly collaborative environment
• Contribute to our collective intelligence through open dialogue

Curiosity

• Embrace our monthly Free.day for learning and skills sponsorship
• Think big and challenge conventional insurance norms
• Stay eager to learn and explore new possibilities

Continuous Improvement

• Take initiative to transform the insurance industry
• Turn challenges into opportunities for innovation
• Constantly evolve our ways of working

Outcome Oriented

• Focus on impact rather than hierarchy
• Drive results through clear objectives and autonomy
• Transform bold ideas into concrete solutions

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter.