Director of Business Development

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Truss Peak Holdings LLC ("Truss Peak") specializes in life reinsurance and acquisitions, offering capital and tailored solutions for life insurance companies. Combining in-house expertise in asset management, actuarial, operations, sales and accounting, Truss Peak provides a holistic approach to reinsurance and acquisitions. Truss Peak is backed by South Summit Capital Management LLC, a single-family office that makes private capital investments, and Thayer Street Partners, a boutique private investment firm based in New York City.

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In May of 2025, Truss Peak acquired Leaders Life Insurance Company, a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based provider of life and health insurance products licensed in 15 states. Truss Peak expects to be highly acquisitive and has a strong pipeline of acquisition opportunities.

Position

Director of Business Development

Location

Flexible, with a strong preference to the Eastern and Central part of the US within reasonable driving distance to a major airport. A portion of time will be spent on site between company locations in Charlotte, NC and New York, NY, with the remaining portion of time being remote or traveling for business.

Reports To

President and Chief Investment Officer

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Business Development to drive growth and expand our life reinsurance business. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in business development, sourcing strategies, relationship-building with potential counter parties, and the ability to assist with high-value transactions from origination through execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to source and execute upon M&A targets in the life insurance market
• Identify and evaluate new opportunities including acquisitions, partnerships, and reinsurance transactions
• Build and maintain relationships with life insurance companies and other industry participants
• Travel to and meet with prospective acquisition targets
• Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, legal, and finance teams to assist in transaction due diligence and execution
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics
• Represent Truss Peak at industry conferences and professional associations

Qualifications

Education
:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance/Accounting or related field required

Experience
:

• Minimum 10+ years of professional experience with 5+ years in business development
• Proven track record working on and closing M&A transactions
• M&A experience in financial services / insurance is a plus

Skills
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• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Strategic thinking with entrepreneurial mindset
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and CRM systems
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and general proactiveness

Travel
:
Up to 40%, including travel to company locations in NC and NY

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus, including participation in Truss Peak’s management incentive plan
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Truss Peak Holdings LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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