VP, Affiliate & Complex Reinsurance

VP, Life Affiliate & Complex Reinsurance

The VP, Life Affiliate & Complex Reinsurance will serve as the enterprise authority for affiliate and complex reinsurance strategy, governance, and infrastructure across the Life business, connecting product, pricing, finance, valuation, accounting, administration, and technology functions to maximize business value. They will lead the development of long-term reinsurance capabilities, influence enterprise and business unit strategies, and provide expert guidance on complex reinsurance matters with broad organizational impact.

The Role at a Glance

Defines and advances the affiliate reinsurance strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives, product strategies, capital priorities, and long-term operational goals. Leads highly visible, cross-functional initiatives spanning Product, Pricing, Valuation, Accounting, Finance, Administration, and Technology to optimize reinsurance program processes and business outcomes. Serves as the subject matter authority on affiliate and existing external reinsurance, advising senior leaders on complex transactions, treaty structures, financial impacts, operational risks, and strategic opportunities.

Evaluates and interprets reinsurance deal performance across the portfolio, integrating deal model outputs, financial results, settlements, and treaty provisions to identify trends, risks, and value-enhancing opportunities. Establishes governance frameworks, operating standards, and oversight practices for reinsurance administration, monitoring, reporting, and issue resolution. Directs the design and implementation of scalable reinsurance infrastructure, data, reporting, and monitoring capabilities to support ongoing business, regulatory, financial, and operational needs.

Anticipates emerging business, regulatory, and market challenges impacting reinsurance activities and develops innovative solutions, process enhancements, and strategic recommendations. Serves as the owner and primary point of coordination for affiliate and existing external reinsurance knowledge management, audit engagement, organizational education, and cross-functional alignment, ensuring sustainable oversight and informed decision-making.

What we're looking for

Must-Haves

• 12+ Years experience of finance experience that directly aligns to the specific responsibilities for this role
• 5+ Years of senior management experience in a large complex organization including influencing senior management and critical stakeholder responsibility.
• Deep knowledge of life insurance, reinsurance structures, financial reporting, valuation, governance, and operational oversight
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, enterprise wide initiatives involving multiple business and functional areas
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship management skills
• Ability to adapt quickly, exercise sound judgment, and lead effectively in a changing and highly complex work environment

Nice to-haves

• CPA, FSA, or other advanced designations

Final date to receive applications

Applications for this position will be accepted through September, 30, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What's it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.

What's in it for you:

Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

PTO/parental leave

Competitive 401K and employee benefits

Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Work arrangements that work for you

Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $216,750 - $346,800 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role.

The base pay is just one component of Lincoln's total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln's standard benefits package.

About The Company

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