Senior Reinsurance Strategist - Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits

Professional development

Career advancement

Financial security

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an experienced Reinsurance Specialist to manage and optimize reinsurance operations from our local office. You will shape treaties, assess risk, and coordinate across underwriting, actuarial, and finance to safeguard capital and profitability.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and financial modeling skills, plus relevant qualifications in insurance or finance. A competitive package and career growth await in a stable, reputable firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in reinsurance with insurer, reinsurer, or broker.
• Deep understanding of reinsurance concepts, treaty structures, and facultative placements.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
• Relevant professional qualifications in insurance or finance are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and manage reinsurance treaties and facultative placements.
• Analyze the company's risk profile and determine optimal reinsurance program structures.
• Monitor the performance of reinsurance contracts and manage claims recoveries.
• Liaise with reinsurers, brokers, and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide expert advice on reinsurance matters to underwriting, actuarial, and finance departments.
• Stay updated on market trends, regulatory changes, and innovations in the reinsurance industry.

Skills

Reinsurance concepts

Financial modeling

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Insurance/Finance qualifications

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an experienced Reinsurance Specialist to manage and optimize reinsurance operations from our local office. You will shape treaties, assess risk, and coordinate across underwriting, actuarial, and finance to safeguard capital and profitability.

The role requires strong negotiation, analytical, and financial modeling skills, plus relevant qualifications in insurance or finance. A competitive package and career growth await in a stable, reputable firm.