Executive Leader, Ceded Reinsurance Strategy

Corebridge Financial; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching up to 6%

Paid time off

Job summary

Corebridge Financial is seeking a Managing Director, Ceded Reinsurance to lead the enterprise ceded reinsurance strategy, governance, and partnerships with reinsurers and regulators. This role drives profitability, risk management, and long-term value.

You will negotiate and execute reinsurance agreements, oversee Bermuda and affiliate operations, build a high-performing team, and align initiatives with enterprise priorities while upholding Corebridge's governance and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years related experience with the ability to deal with complex accounts.
• Progressive experience in managing teams and significant reinsurance transactions.
• Reinsurance transaction sourcing and structuring expertise.
• Proven experience developing and executing multi-year roadmaps.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, inspire, and develop a diverse, matrixed, team of highly accomplished professionals.
• Clear and accessible communicator, influencer, and facilitator.
• Strong knowledge of the relevant reinsurer marketplace, including alternate solutions.
• Maintain market relationships in order to identify and facilitate placement and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise ceded reinsurance strategy, identifying and structuring opportunities that optimize profitability, capital efficiency, and risk management across all lines of business.
• Partner with business leaders to align reinsurance solutions with strategic, financial, and growth objectives while advancing the long-term interests of the enterprise.
• Lead the negotiation, execution, administration, and ongoing governance of reinsurance agreements, ensuring operational effectiveness, compliance, and alignment with enterprise priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement of reinsurance processes, controls, and infrastructure to support efficient execution and oversight.
• Serve as the primary executive relationship manager for reinsurers, regulators, industry associations, and key external stakeholders, strengthening partnerships and protecting the company’s strategic interests.
• Monitor and steward reinsurer performance, contractual obligations, and market relationships to support sustainable business outcomes.
• Provide strategic and governance oversight of affiliate and offshore reinsurance entities, including Bermuda operations, regulatory engagement, board responsibilities, and risk management.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team while driving succession planning, leadership development, and an inclusive culture that unlocks talent and enterprise capability.
• Demonstrate Corebridge's Ways of Working by driving enterprise thinking, collaborating with intent, delivering results, fostering innovation, and making sound decisions in complex and dynamic environments.

Skills

Reinsurance

Leadership

Strategic planning

Negotiation

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Corebridge Financial is seeking a Managing Director, Ceded Reinsurance to lead the enterprise ceded reinsurance strategy, governance, and partnerships with reinsurers and regulators. This role drives profitability, risk management, and long-term value.

You will negotiate and execute reinsurance agreements, oversee Bermuda and affiliate operations, build a high-performing team, and align initiatives with enterprise priorities while upholding Corebridge's governance and compliance standards.