VP, Regulatory Counsel

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 Company and listed among its World's Most Admired Companies, we’re the only global reinsurance company to focus primarily on life‑ and health‑related solutions. Join our multinational team of intelligent, motivated, and collaborative people, and help us make financial protection accessible to all.

This experienced insurance/reinsurance regulatory attorney provides strategic legal counsel on regulatory matters germane to RGA’s business. This role will support our worldwide reinsurance operations by: (i) advising as to the scope and applicability of proposed and current laws and regulations; (ii) managing the relationship with RGA’s group supervisor the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance, the Bermuda Monetary Authority and regulators in states including New York;

(iii) managing supervisory college(s) and any market conduct and rate exams called upon the RGA companies; (iv) overseeing regulatory filings and communications with regulators; (v) working with trade associations of which RGA is a member; and (vi) supporting the regulatory strategy of RGA on a world‑wide basis.

• Laws and regulations:
  Provide timely advice on proposed and existing laws and regulations impacting insurance and reinsurance business on a global basis. Advise on the applicability and scope of data protection and privacy, artificial intelligence, anti‑money laundering, sanctions and investment related laws and regulations. Work with RGA’s government relations, business, compliance and transactions teams to develop and execute strategy related to achieving compliance, efficiency, and the enhancement of business capabilities.
• Management of Supervisory Colleges and Insurance Examinations:
  Provide legal guidance on the conduct of supervisory colleges, market conduct and rate examinations. Collaborate with business units in the IT security teams on legal aspects of security controls and frameworks. Advise on regulatory cybersecurity requirements for financial services and insurance sectors.
• Trade Association Coordination and Participation:
  Workіх with trade associations in the analysis of and response to proposed and existing laws and regulations impacting RGA’s business.
• Regulatory Compliance &
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Monitor and interpret current and proposed laws and regulations globally. Liaise with regulatory authorities on regulatory matters. Support internal audits and regulatory examinations related to regulations. Advise senior management on emerging laws and regulations applicable to insurance and reinsurance.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Ability to coordinate legal and regulatory response to laws and regulations. Partner with transactions teams, risk management, compliance, and business teams on data‑related initiatives. Support M&A due diligence on regulatory matters. Collaborate with external counsel and regulatory consultants as needed. Participate in industry associations and regulatory working groups. Contribute to enterprise risk management and business continuity planning.

• JD Law Degree from a United States accredited law school or equivalent accredited institution
• 10+ Years Legal experience with significant focus on insurance and/or reinsurance regulation and transactions
• Experience with credit for reinsurance principles

• Big law firm experience with financial services, regulatory, transactions and/or insurance and reinsurance practice groups
• In‑house counsel experience at a financial services, insurance, or technology company
• Knowledge of U.S. reinsurance business operations
• Experience with offshore reinsurance regulation

• Deep understanding of reinsurance regulation and law, sanctions laws, and life and health reinsurance
• Understanding of global business and regulatory schemes
• Extensive knowledge of the process and model acts and DEREGS maintained by the International Association of Insurance Supervisors and the National Association of…