Reinsurance Administration Lead; HYBRID or REMOTE

Reinsurance Administration Lead (HYBRID OR REMOTE)

Primary

Location:

UNITED STATES-NY-Syracuse

Other Locations: UNITED STATES-NY-New York, UNITED STATES-Remote, UNITED STATES-NC-Charlotte

Organization:
Equitable

Schedule:

Full-time

About the Role:

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 seeking a Reinsurance Administration Lead who is passionate about driving operational excellence and delivering accurate, effective reinsurance administration across our life and annuity business. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the end-to-end administration, financial reporting, and execution of our reinsurance arrangements, helping ensure the integrity of critical financial and operational processes that support the organization's broader business objectives.

Working closely with colleagues across Finance, Actuarial, Investments, and Technology, you will serve as a trusted partner and subject matter expert, bringing technical expertise, thoughtful problem-solving, and a continuous improvement mindset to complex reinsurance operations. You will lead the accurate and timely execution of reinsurance transactions, including settlements, reconciliations, and close activities, while helping drive efficiencies and strengthen operational controls.

As the operational owner of reinsurance administration, you will play a vital role in ensuring alignment between treaty provisions, accounting outcomes, and system-generated results. You will also champion strong governance practices by maintaining audit-ready documentation, supporting a robust control environment, and fostering confidence in the quality and reliability of reinsurance reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative leader who enjoys working across functions, influencing outcomes, and making a meaningful impact on a highly visible area of the business.

What You'll Be Doing:

• 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

This position offers a flexible work schedule: it may be fully remote/hybrid. If you are located near one of our offices (e.g., Charlotte, NC; New York, NY; Syracuse, NY), a hybrid schedule with 2–3 days on-site per week is expected to foster collaboration and connection.

The base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $170,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility. For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits.

This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA
• Driven analytical and detail-oriented approach
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proactive problem-solving capabilities
• Experience with reinsurance administration systems (e.g., TAI)
• Exposure to Bermuda statutory reporting
• Experience working with external reinsurers and asset managers
• Knowledge of SOX and audit requirements
• Demonstrated functional ownership and subject matter expertise

Skills:

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

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