Contract Manager (Treaty)

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated is seeking a senior contracts professional to manage, draft and negotiate reinsurance treaties across SEA markets, focusing on Malaysia and neighboring countries. The role involves governance, lifecycle management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure risk control and operational excellence.

You will negotiate complex treaty terms, guide junior specialists, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Art, Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience drafting commercial contracts and negotiating terms with external parties.
• Exposure to financial services and/or re/insurance industry is favorable.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage timelines, stay organized, be detail-oriented and independent.
• Prior managerial experience is preferred.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and contract management systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate complex reinsurance treaties and related contractual documentation.
• Evaluate treaties prepared by clients and resolve differences to ensure issues are addressed.
• Ensure protection of RGA’s interests and regulatory compliance through negotiation and timely completion of documents.
• Stay informed on market knowledge, treaty standards and regulatory developments.
• Lead junior treaty specialists and manage their performance and development.
• Maintain relationships with clients and internal departments to resolve issues and implement best practices.
• Monitor outstanding documents and support reporting to management.
• Lead process improvements in contract lifecycle management and governance.
• Represent Treaty in compliance reviews and regional/global initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Art, Science or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Job description

You desire impactful work.

You’re RGA ready

RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World’s Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life- and health-related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

Position overview

Responsible for managing, drafting and negotiating reinsurance contracts (treaties) by working closely with professionals from various disciplines within RGA and its clients in the Southeast Asian markets with primary focus on Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia markets. The role also supports treaty governance, contract lifecycle management, process improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to ensure effective implementation, risk management and operational excellence throughout the treaty lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate complex reinsurance treaties and related contractual documentation

• Evaluate treaties prepared by clients and change, resolve and/or escape differences and inconsistencies to ensure all issues are appropriately addressed

• Ensure protection of RGA’s business interests, legal position and regulatory compliance through comprehensive negotiation and timely completion of treaty documents

• Stay abreast of the market knowledge of insurance/reinsurance industry, internal treaty standards and development of internal policies/external regulations

• Provide insight and assist business team on treaty-related matters, including treaty interpretation, implementation, recapture, novation, governance considerations and risk implications

• Maintain professional working relationships with clients and other departments/functions within RGA to facilitate effective resolution/negotiation and implementation of RGA’s best practices

• Maintain contact and build relationships with outside legal and treaty resources

• Monitor status of outstanding documents to ensure service standards are met, support reporting requirements and report/escalate to management as required

• Initiate, lead and manage process improvement, operational excellence, contract lifecycle management and change management initiatives to enhance treaty operations and governance

• Represent Treaty in compliance reviews, incident management, regional/global initiatives and working groups as required

• Lead junior treaty specialists and manage their performance and development

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Art, Science and/or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in drafting commercial contracts and negotiating contract terms with external parties
• Exposure to financial services and/or re/insurance industry, products, contracts, reinsurance arrangements and/or treaty provisions will be viewed favourably
• Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to embrace new technologies, systems, processes and ways of working in a dynamic business environment
• Advanced oral and written communication skills in English, possess strong persuasion skill to resolve issues/problems
• Ability to manage timelines and varying priorities, highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, efficient and independent
• Prior experience in a managerial position is preferred
• Very discrete in handling confidential information
• Ability to work in a team environment together with other treaty specialists as well as professionals with diversified background
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience working with contract management and enterprise workflow systems

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What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.