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About the Role

Equitable is seeking a Reinsurance Administration Lead to oversee end-to-end administration, financial reporting, and execution of reinsurance arrangements. This role ensures the integrity of financial and operational processes, partnering with various departments to provide subject matter expertise and drive efficiencies in complex reinsurance operations.

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

Requirements

• 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
• Familiarity with subledger systems and large data environments
• CPA (Preferred)
• Driven analytical and detail-oriented approach (Preferred)
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills (Preferred)
• Proactive problem-solving capabilities (Preferred)
• Experience with reinsurance administration systems (e.g., TAI) (Preferred)
• Exposure to Bermuda statutory reporting (Preferred)
• Experience working with external reinsurers and asset managers (Preferred)
• Knowledge of SOX and audit requirements (Preferred)
• Demonstrated functional ownership and subject matter expertise (Preferred)
• Drives execution and continuous improvement (Preferred)
• Influences effectively in a matrixed organization (Preferred)
• Mentors and develops team members (Preferred)

Skills

• Business Acumen
• Coaching Others
• Data Gathering and Reporting
• Leadership
• Operational Risk
• Results Orientation
• Risk Management

Location

• Hybrid

Work Type

• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 8+ years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $145,000 - $170,000

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off

About the Company

• At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives - a mission we’ve honed since 1859.
• Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.
• NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program.
• If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at TalentAcquisition@equitable.com.

Equal Opportunity

• Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.