SVP, Chief Operating Officer Global Finance

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The Chief Operating Officer, Global Finance is the senior executive leader responsible for the operational excellence and holistic transformation of the Finance function across all global markets. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role serves as the operational backbone of Global Finance — translating financial strategy into scalable, technology-enabled operating models that are fit for the dynamic environment of RGA.

This position will own and drive the Finance modernization agenda, overseeing the design and execution of large-scale transformation initiatives spanning process re-engineering, technology and systems implementation, building new capabilities, data and analytics capabilities, and organizational design. The COO, Global Finance will be a key partner to the CFO, business unit finance leaders, and enterprise shared services functions, ensuring that Finance operates as a high-performance, insights-driven organization capable of meeting the demands of global regulators, capital markets, and internal stakeholders.

• Finance Operations Leadership & Governance – Serve as the senior operational leader of the Global Finance function, accountable for day-to-day operational performance, resource deployment, and cross-functional finance governance. Establish and maintain a robust operating model that enables consistent, high-quality financial reporting, controls, and service delivery across all geographies and business units. Define and enforce the Global Finance Operating Model, including roles, responsibilities, service levels, and accountability frameworks.
  
  Drive standardization and automation of finance processes across all regions. Oversee the Finance calendar (close cycles, regulatory submissions, planning cycles), ensuring on-time, accurate delivery. Manage Finance function headcount planning, resource allocation, and workforce strategy in partnership with HR.

• Finance Modernization & Transformation Strategy
  - Lead the comprehensive modernization of the Finance function, driving the evolution from traditional operations to a strategic data-driven business partner. Oversee the implementation of AI, automation, and technology-based solutions to shift Finance teams from information assembly to strategic influence and impact. Design and execute multi-year transformation roadmaps that deliver measurable efficiency gains, enhanced analytics capabilities, and improved decision support across the enterprise.
  
  Develop and own the Global Finance Transformation Roadmap, aligning it to enterprise strategy, CFO priorities, and board-level commitments. Drive large-scale, cross-functional change initiatives using structured program management disciplines (e.g., Agile, Stage-Gate, or hybrid frameworks). Establish transformation governance structures including Steering Committees, Program Management Offices (PMOs), and executive reporting cadences. Build change management capabilities within Finance to ensure adoption, sustainability, and value realization from transformation investments.
  
  Benchmark Finance capabilities against Fortune 200 peers and best-in-class reinsurance/insurance organizations to identify gaps and opportunities.

• Technology & Systems Modernization
  - Drive the digital transformation and modernization of Finance technology infrastructure, replacing legacy systems with modern autonomous platforms. Drive the implementation of enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, robotic process automation (RPA), consolidation systems, planning tools, regulatory reporting platforms, and emerging AI/ML-powered financial analytics. Own the Finance technology strategy, including decision-making for all major Finance technology investments. Own the Finance Technology strategy, partnering with Global Technology, Procurement, and vendors to deliver transformative capabilities.
  
  Lead ERP and adjacent system implementations, upgrades, and migrations. Champion the adoption of AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation (RPA) within Finance to enhance productivity, accuracy, and insights globally. Govern Finance technology investments through disciplined business case development, vendor selection, and benefits realization tracking. Ensure all Finance systems meet cybersecurity, data privacy, and regulatory requirements across global jurisdictions.

• Process Optimization & Operational Excellence
  - Design and implement standardized, scalable finance processes across global operations spanning multiple…