Senior Analyst, Private Debt & Equity Operations

RGA; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

RGA is seeking a Senior Analyst for Private Debt & Equity Operations in Chesterfield, MO. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on executing illiquid asset lifecycle workflows, onboarding, documentation, and servicing with emphasis on accuracy and process ownership.

The position requires a BA/BS in Finance/Accounting/Economics or an MBA/ASA/FSA with relevant investment operations experience, including experience with illiquid assets and transfer processing. CFA/CAIA candidacy is a plus.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of private debt and equity lifecycle operations including onboarding, data management, and transfer processing.
• Familiarity with illiquid asset structures such as direct lending, CLOs, private placements, co-investments, and fund interests.
• Working knowledge of investment operations platforms supporting private markets (Aladdin/Allvue/iLevel/WSO or comparable).
• Proficiency in reconciliation and exception management across internal systems and external counterparties.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation discipline and ownership of workflows.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate and resolve servicing breaks.
• Clear, professional communication with counterparties and internal teams.
• Collaborative team member who supports colleagues and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Execute asset onboarding for private debt and equity investments with accurate data capture.
• Collect, validate, and maintain legal, financial, and operational documents for audit readiness.
• Perform ongoing servicing activities including cash and position reconciliations.
• Process transfers, assignments, novations, restructurings, and ownership changes per procedures.
• Identify and resolve reconciliation breaks with fund administrators, custodians, and counterparties.
• Run daily and periodic controls: onboarding checks, document validation, servicing reconciliations, wire and cash controls.
• Maintain audit-ready records of transactions, exceptions, and resolutions.
• Serve as a resource to Analysts and Associates, reviewing work and guiding on complex transactions.
• Support onboarding/training of junior staff and help maintain SOPs.

Skills

Debt lifecycle ops

Illiquid assets

Investment ops platforms

Reconciliation proficiency

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) Finance, Accounting, Economics

Master's degree MBA/ASA/FSA

Tools

Aladdin

Allvue

iLevel

WSO

Job description

Senior Analyst, Private Debt & Equity Operations

Location: Chesterfield, Missouri, United States of America

Category: Investments

Job ID: J29128

Remote: Hybrid

widget: Full time

Regular

Compensation Range: Compensation Range: $89,310 - $134,870

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.

A Brief Overview

The Senior Analyst, Private Debt & Equity Operations is an experienced operational professional responsible for the execution of illiquid asset lifecycle servicing workflows across asset onboarding, data collection and document management, ongoing servicing, cash and position reconciliation, and transfer processing. The Senior Analyst operates with a high degree of independence, bringing technical depth and process ownership to assigned workflows. In addition to executing core operational tasks, this role serves as a functional resource for Analysts and Associates — providing guidance, reviewing work, and supporting the Director on exception resolution and process improvement.

What you will do

• Execute asset onboarding for private debt and equity investments, ensuring structures, counterparties, and data attributes are captured accurately and completely in operational systems.
• Collect, validate, and maintain legal, financial, and operational documentation, ensuring proper version control and audit‑ready document management.
• Perform ongoing asset servicing activities, including cash and position reconciliation across capital calls, distributions, valuations, and positions.
• Process transfers, assignments, novations, restructurings, and ownership changes in accordance with established procedures and documentation standards.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve reconciliation breaks with fund administrators, custodians, and counterparties, escalating unresolved items as appropriate.
• Execute daily and periodic operational controls, including onboarding completeness checks, document validation, servicing reconciliations, and wire and cash controls.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit‑ready records of all transactions, exceptions, and resolution actions within assigned workflows.
• Serve as a functional resource to Analysts and Associates by reviewing work output, answering questions, and providing guidance on complex or non‑standard transactions.
• Support onboarding and training of junior staff and contribute to the maintenance of standard operating procedures for assigned workflows.
• Act as a day‑to‑day operational contact for Portfolio Management, Investment Accounting, Legal, and Cash Management on onboarding, servicing status, documentation, and liquidity‑related matters.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field AND 4+ years of investment operations experience with demonstrated proficiency in private debt, private equity, or illiquid asset lifecycle servicing within an insurance company, asset manager, reinsurer, or institutional investment organization

OR

• Master’s degree in Arts/Sciences (MA/MS) MBA, ASA, or FSA AND 2+ years of investment operations experience with demonstrated proficiency in private debt, private equity, or illiquid asset lifecycle servicing within an insurance company, asset manager, reinsurer, or institutional investment organization
• Hands‑on experience with asset onboarding, document management, capital call and distribution reconciliation, and transfer processing for illiquid assets
• Track record of independent workflow ownership with consistent, high-quality execution in a documentation‑intensive operational environment

Preferred:

• Experience providing informal guidance or support to junior colleagues
• CFA or CAIA candidacy

Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Solid knowledge of private debt and equity lifecycle operations: onboarding, document management, covenant tracking, reconciliation, and transfer processing.
• Familiarity with illiquid asset structures including direct lending, CLOs, private placements, co‑investments, and fund interests.
• Working knowledge of investment operations platforms supporting private markets (e.g., Aladdin, Allvue, iLevel, WSO, or comparable systems).
• Proficiency in reconciliation and exception management across internal systems and external fund administrators and counterparties.
• Detail‑oriented and documentation‑disciplined — takes full ownership of assigned workflows and consistently delivers accurate, complete results.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills — able to investigate reconciliation breaks, document deficiencies, and servicing exceptions independently and drive them to resolution.
• Clear and professional communicator — able to engage with counterparties, fund administrators, and internal partners effectively and elevate issues concisely.
• Collaborative team member who actively supports colleagues and contributes to a culture of shared ownership and continuous improvement.

Preferred:

• Technical proficiency in AI and related tools is a plus

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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.

Compensation Range:

$89,310.00 - $134,870.00 Annual

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long‑term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

Location: St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America