Senior Capital Management Analyst

Banner Life family of companies; Urbana (MD); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Life Insurance Company in Maryland seeks a Senior Capital Management Analyst to support the Capital Management function, driving projects, reporting, and analysis of capital strategies, while ensuring compliance with treaties and regulatory standards.

The role requires 5+ years in the life insurance field, a bachelor’s degree in a related area, and credentials such as CFA, CPA, ASA, or PMP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with analytic and quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Achieved or actively working toward CFA, CPA, ASA/FSA or PMP preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in the life insurance industry is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of capital management and strategic initiatives, including project management and process documentation.
• Develop and deliver technical papers, committee reports, and board reports for Capital Management.
• Conduct in-depth research and financial analysis on capital strategies and market trends.

Skills

Capital Management

Financial Analysis

Project Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

AI applications

Job description

Overview

At Banner Life Insurance Company, we lead with heart and ambition. Every day, we transform purpose into progress, guided by our unwavering commitment to be better for our customers, clients, and communities, not just today but long-term as well. Our people are the driving force behind everything we achieve. Their passion, purpose, and pursuit of innovation empower us to deliver cutting-edge solutions that support those we serve, ensuring we are here for you, here for good and striving for better.

We’re a forward-thinking company energized by our work and how we show up for one another. Our culture is built on meaningful impact and genuine enjoyment, because we believe great work and great experiences should go hand in hand.

By offering career development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and programs that support your wellbeing, we help you thrive personally and professionally. We are here for you, here for good and here for better.

The Senior Capital Management Analyst supports the Company’s Capital Management function, which is responsible for developing and executing the Company’s approach for raising the capital resources it needs to execute its go-to-market strategy while at the same time managing within its risk appetite.

This role will provide analytical, operational, and project support for capital management and strategic initiatives; treaty compliance, administration, and analysis; and financial risk management.

Success in this role will require strong research, analysis, and presentation (verbal and written) skills; program/project management skills; and the ability to work constructively with colleagues and external parties.

This role leverages knowledge of the US life insurance industry including capital sources and solutions (including financial reinsurance, surplus notes, sidecars, debt financing, lines of credit); and applies knowledge of regulatory and accounting regimes (including US Statutory Accounting (“US Stat”), Bermuda Economic Balance Sheet (“EBS”), and IFRS 17 and US GAAP) to inform strategic decision-making and optimize capital management.

Responsibilities

Capital Management and Strategic Initiatives:

• Support the execution of capital management and strategic initiatives, including project management and process documentation activities.


• Develop and deliver technical papers, committee reports, and board reports associated with the Capital Management function.


• Conduct in-depth research and financial analysis on capital management strategies, market trends, and industry/competitor performance (including ad hoc special research projects).

Treaty Compliance, Administration, and Analysis:

• Oversee compliance with inforce transaction requirements, ensuring adherence to treaty terms and proactively mitigating operational and financial risk.


• Lead treaty delivery administration requirements, ensuring timely and accurate execution of deliverables and alignment with contractual obligations.


• Evaluate inforce transactions performance against expectations, providing insights, identifying variances, and recommend enhancements to improve financial outcomes and operational effectiveness.

Financial Risk Management:

• Support regulatory compliance efforts, including the preparation and review of filings related to Capital Management activities.


• Author and present financial risk management analyses, technical papers, and reporting that supports enterprise risk frameworks and governance.


• Monitor and assess counterparty financial strength and credit risk exposure, providing actionable recommendations to mitigate risk and protect the organization’s financial position.

Coach lower-level team members through ongoing feedback, training, and knowledge sharing to build capability and confidence.

Any other projects, as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree with evidence of analytic and quantitative problem-solving skills (e.g., major or coursework in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering).

Achieved or actively working toward relevant professional credential(s) such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), actuary (ASA or FSA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Experience/Knowledge:

5+ years of experience, life insurance industry experience helpful.

Skills

• Demonstrates a strong interest in professional development and learning through experience.


• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues across various functions as well as with external parties.


• Applies strong analytic and problem-solving skills.


• Utilizes advanced proficiency in Microsoft suite and emerging technologies (including AI applications).


• Communicates complex concepts clearly and effectively.


• Adapts quickly to evolving priorities.


• Delivers high-quality results in ambiguous or challenging situations.


• Leads or manages large-scale projects.

What’s in it for you?

The expected hiring compensation range for this position is $93,200 - $128,075 annually. This is a hybrid opportunity working in Frederick, MD.

The total compensation package for this position may include other elements, such as a sign-on bonus, long term incentives, and annual bonuses. This role is eligible to participate in the Annual Incentive Plan. The current target payment for the position is 8% of base salary, modified for corporate and individual performance. Bonuses are pro-rated based on start date. This role has 15 vacation days and 10 sick days that are accrued on a bi-weekly basis. Employees also have 9 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

We have a competitive compensation and benefits package focused on your overall wellbeing. Employee benefits include health, life, and dental insurance; 401K with company match up to 6% as well as a pension package; generous time off; and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year (we like doing fun stuff). We’re big on professional development and we’ll support and mentor you in your career progression and expect you to help us pay it forward by helping us develop tomorrow’s leaders and growth-focused professionals. We value our teams and our communities and believe in giving back. Enjoy time off to volunteer for those causes that matter most to you!

If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The Company reserves the right to change benefits plans at any time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.