Senior Reinsurance Operations & Controls Lead

Equitable; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Equitable seeks a Reinsurance Administration Lead to oversee end-to-end administration, settlements, reconciliations, and close activities for life and annuity reinsurance. You will ensure data integrity, governance, and strong controls while partnering with Finance, Actuarial, Investments, and IT to optimize reporting flows in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires 8+ years in insurance/compliance-focused accounting, deep knowledge of reinsurance mechanics, and a proactive ownership mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in insurance and/or accounting, reinsurance administration, or financial reporting.
• Established knowledge of reinsurance structures.
• Experience supporting financial close and reconciliation processes.
• Proven understanding of reinsurance treaty mechanics and accounting implications.
• Demonstrated ownership and execution mindset.
• Experience with reconciliations and control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end administration of reinsurance treaties, including setup, interpretation, and ongoing maintenance.
• Own and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to reinsurance.
• Review and validate settlement calculations, including revenue sharing, fee components, and ownership-based allocations.
• Perform and oversee reconciliations between administrative systems, investment data, and general ledger outputs.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, variances, and breaks across multiple data sources.
• Maintain and enhance SOX/MAR controls, including documentation and evidence supporting key processes.
• Partner with Actuarial, Finance, Investments, and IT to ensure accurate data flows and reporting alignment.
• Serve as a key contact for internal and external audits.
• Support implementation and enhancement of reinsurance administration platforms.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and efficiency initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Skills

Reinsurance administration

Financial reporting

Account reconciliation

SOX controls

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

TAI

Job description

Equitable seeks a Reinsurance Administration Lead to oversee end-to-end administration, settlements, reconciliations, and close activities for life and annuity reinsurance. You will ensure data integrity, governance, and strong controls while partnering with Finance, Actuarial, Investments, and IT to optimize reporting flows in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires 8+ years in insurance/compliance-focused accounting, deep knowledge of reinsurance mechanics, and a proactive ownership mindset.