Director of Corporate Development - Pricing

Director of Corporate Development - Pricing Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Talcott Financial Group
* is an international life insurance group and the industry’s trusted partner for comprehensive risk solutions. Talcott creatively designs and expertly delivers solutions that transfer risk and manage capital in a way that supports the strategic needs of insurers today and into the future. Talcott has a proven track record of well-executed transactions, and the enterprise benefits from its strong financial position with over $130 billion in pro-forma assets under management, its investment-grade financial strength ratings, and its partnership with Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm.

Talcott’s two core business platforms include: U.S. based Talcott Resolution and Bermuda and Cayman based Talcott Re.

At Talcott Financial Group, we are committed to strategic growth through innovation and expertise. We’re seeking a technically strong and business-minded professional to join our Corporate Development team in supporting complex reinsurance and M&A transactions. In this high-impact role, you’ll apply advanced modeling and financial analysis to evaluate deals, support pricing strategy, and collaborate across the enterprise to help shape Talcott’s future.

• Support the corporate development team in leading deals in diligence, structure and underwrite new reinsurance and M&A opportunities; contribute to the construction of technical models and analysis in support of pricing flow and block reinsurance opportunities.
• Develop and maintain pricing and rate setting models used in the management of non-guaranteed elements on existing in-force contracts and to generate proposals on new business flow arrangements
• Lead in evaluation and modeling of transactions by combining technical understanding of financial / regulatory concepts with creative problem solving
• Participate in deal discussions and gain familiarity with transaction agreements
• Prepare presentation materials for meetings with working groups, executive management teams, investment committees, Board of Directors, investors, financing providers, rating agencies, and regulators
• Support financial reporting, valuation, and risk management teams in the development, maintenance and ownership of relevant actuarial models, controls, and processes
• Take initiative to gain a deeper understanding of target products, industry trends, and competitive landscape; stay current on regulatory developments in all relevant jurisdictions
• Collaborate with other functional areas and fulfill other roles and responsibilities as required to support the growth and evolution of overall enterprise and execution of key priorities

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, economics, finance, business or related field
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) or equivalent preferred, but not necessary
• A minimum 4 years of work experience in insurance or finance, with expertise in pricing, liability management, and investments
• High proficiency in Excel and experience. Strong experience building pricing models, and use of other programs and tools to improve processes and solve complex problems
• Self-starter and capable of quickly learning new concepts, thinking creatively and critically, agile and adaptable to changing needs and challenges of a fast-paced company
• Strong work ethic with willingness to work overtime to meet transaction deadlines
• Proven track record of delivering exceptional results under intense pressure and accelerated timelines within demanding, high-stakes environments.
• Possesses a drive for building relationships and growing businesses, with a startup mentality and an eye for untapped market potential.
• This role requires availability beyond standard business hours as needed. Our industry operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where market demand shifts rapidly. Flexibility and responsiveness are essential for success in this position.
• Demonstrates flexibility and is willing to travel as needed.

This range represents the minimum…