Contract Manager (Treaty)

RGA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

RGA in Kuala Lumpur seeks an experienced Senior Treaty Specialist to draft, review, and negotiate complex reinsurance treaties and related contracts across Southeast Asia. You will ensure regulatory compliance, govern treaty processes, and provide guidance on risk interpretation and governance considerations.

The role requires 7+ years in drafting commercial contracts, strong English communication, and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Art, Science, or equivalent.
• At least 7 years drafting commercial contracts and negotiating terms.
• Experience in financial services or re/insurance contracts is a plus.
• Strong written and spoken English with persuasive communication.
• Ability to manage timelines, priorities, and work independently.
• Managerial experience preferred.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and contract management/workflow systems.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate complex reinsurance treaties and related contracts.
• Evaluate treaties and resolve inconsistencies to protect RGA interests.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and effective treaty governance.
• Stay updated on market trends and regulatory developments.
• Lead junior treaty specialists and oversee performance.
• Collaborate with clients and internal departments across SEA markets.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Time management

English communication

Team leadership

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Art, Science and/or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management systems

Enterprise workflow systems

Job description

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 raise 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

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.