Senior Structured Reinsurance Broker, Guy Carpenter

National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global risk advisory firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Senior Structured Reinsurance Broker to design and execute complex reinsurance solutions for multinational clients. Successful candidates will possess exceptional leadership and negotiation skills, coupled with extensive experience in structured reinsurance. This role offers a dynamic and inclusive environment, emphasizing professional growth and collaborative work.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Range of career opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in reinsurance broking involved in complex transactions.
• In-depth knowledge of reinsurance treaty types and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrable presentation skills in client environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and negotiation of bespoke reinsurance programmes.
• Provide strategic advisory on portfolio optimisation and risk management.
• Build relationships with key clients and industry stakeholders.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Professional qualifications (e.g., ACA, ACII)

Tools

MS Office

Reinsurance software

Market data platforms

Job description

Guy Carpenter is seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Structured Reinsurance Broker to lead the development and execution of complex reinsurance solutions for a diverse portfolio of multinational clients. This senior role demands a deep expertise in structured reinsurance broking, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to drive innovative, client‑centric strategies that optimise risk transfer and capital efficiency.

We will count on you to:

• Lead the design, structuring, and negotiation of bespoke reinsurance programmes, including advanced prospective and retrospective capital relief solutions, tailored to meet sophisticated client needs.
• Provide strategic advisory to clients on portfolio optimisation, risk management, and capital deployment, leveraging comprehensive market insights and regulatory knowledge.
• Negotiate complex terms, pricing, and conditions with reinsurers, ensuring alignment with client objectives and market best practices.
• Build and sustain high‑level relationships with key clients, reinsurers, and internal teams, acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader.
• Monitor and interpret evolving market trends, regulatory developments (e.g., Solvency II), and emerging risks to proactively advise clients and influence product innovation.
• Represent Guy Carpenter at industry forums, client meetings, and internal strategy sessions, delivering compelling presentations and proposals.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, actuarial science, or a related discipline; advanced degrees or certifications preferred.
• Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACII, CPCU, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Extensive experience in reinsurance broking with a proven track record of involvement and leadership of complex, high‑value transactions.
• In‑depth knowledge of reinsurance treaty types, modelling and pricing methodologies, and understanding of risk transfer mechanisms and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrable presentation skills and experience in both internal and external client environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office, reinsurance software, and market data platforms.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach and ability to manage multiple client accounts under pressure independently and work well within a team environment.

What makes you stand out:

• Deep knowledge of reinsurance treaty types, pricing, and risk transfer mechanisms.
• Strong knowledge of the insurance regulatory environment (e.g., Solvency II).
• Familiarity with market data analysis and modelling tools.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach and ability to manage multiple client accounts under pressure.

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well‑being.

At Guy Carpenter, you can be your best. We work on challenges that matter with colleagues who help bring out our best. Our uniquely collaborative environment will empower you to focus on your personal and professional success, learning from top specialists in the (re)insurance industry and leading you towards a rewarding and impactful career.

Guy Carpenter, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a leading global risk advisory and reinsurance specialist and broker. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin colour, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail].

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office‑based teams will identify at least one "anchor" day per week on which their full team will be together in person.