Treaty Development Consultant

RGA; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

RGA seeks an experienced professional to develop, draft, and negotiate highly complex reinsurance treaties, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal standards. You will lead peer reviews, mentor staff, and coordinate cross-functional meetings to align department goals with company objectives.

The role emphasizes advanced treaty language interpretation, strong communication, and leadership in a fast-paced, client-facing environment within a multinational team.

Qualifications

• Paralegal degree or BA/BS required
• 8+ years legal, commercial contract or document drafting experience required
• 5+ years reinsurance industry experience required
• Advanced ability to comprehend, interpret and compose highly complex treaty language
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into viable solutions
• High organizational skills, multi-tasking and meeting tight deadlines
• Independent work ethic with teamwork and leadership ability
• Progress toward FLMI, ARA or other relevant accreditation preferred
• 1+ year experience as a senior technical lead or team leader preferred

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex treaties and related documents
• Ensure treaties comply with State and Federal regulations and internal standards
• Lead peer review sessions within the department
• Assist in department planning and goal setting
• Coordinate monthly reports with SMEs and support process improvements
• Coach and mentor staff and manage client-facing meetings
• Act as a subject matter expert on treaty interpretation and department leadership
• Participate in special projects and cross-training as needed

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

Paralegal degree

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Job description

You desire impactful work.

You’re RGA ready

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

Develop, design, negotiate and produce reinsurance treaties of the highest complexity, which include advanced reinsurance concepts and engage expertise in the most complex issues. Provide treaty language, drafting expertise, and advice on appropriate negotiation tactics to other department members and mentor/lead the peer review process for the team. Recommend and participate in the development and implementation of process improvements that may extend beyond the area of oversight and ensure execution of department goals and objectives

What you will do

• Contract/Treaty Drafting: Research, design and/or create the most complex treaties (whether client prepared or RGA drafted) which include advanced reinsurance concepts and capture all the details of a reinsurance transaction in one document.
• Compliance: Ensure treaties comply with State and Federal insurance regulations and corporate contract standards and identify differences and elevate to Legal counsel.
• Peer Review Lead: Act as the lead in organizing and coordinating team peer reviews within the Department to ensure adherence to RGA business guidelines and legal protocols.
• Department Planning: Assist in planning, setting of goals and ensuring the objectives of the department are met.
• Reporting: Coordinate with SMEs the preparation of and review of all monthly reports for accuracy before submitting to executives for timely review; Recommend and participate in the development and implementation of process improvements that may extend beyond area of oversight and with the approval of RGA Operations Leadership.
• Training: Coach, train and mentor team members, and all new staff.
• Client-facing: Own and drive resolution on meetings within the department, with internal associates from other areas of RGA, to orchestrate client calls and occasionally meet with visiting clients in person. Actively, communicate with clients via phone and e-mail, to establish rapport and contribute to internal client-facing metrics and develop meaningful relationships with client companies, establish regular touch-point meetings/calls, and seek positive resolution to issues.
• Team Expert: Act as a subject matter expert and resource to both associates and management for treaty interpretation/questions and act as the department lead.
• Special Projects: Perform other duties as assigned, such as cross-training other team members, support of general staff, participation in special project work, and investigative research with other internal business unit areas.

Qualifications

• Paralegal degree Required or Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) or equivalent related experience Required
• 8+ Years legal, commercial contract or document drafting experience Required
• 5+ years reinsurance industry experience Required
• Advanced ability to comprehend, interpret and compose highly complex treaty language, and apply appropriately. Required
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Required
• Demonstrated ability to clearly convey legal and business terminology and concepts and to translate business needs and problems into viable and acceptable solutions. Required
• High organizational skills, ability to multi-task (manage multiple projects), and meet tight deadlines. Required
• Independent work ethic, yet ability to coordinate projects as a team leader and foster teamwork within a customer-focused environment. Required
• Progress toward FLMI, ARA or other relevant professional accreditation Preferred
• 1+ year experience as a senior technical lead or team leader Preferred
• Progress toward FLMI, ARA or other relevant professional accreditation Preferred

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:

$78,080.00 - $110,860.00 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.