Senior Accounting Analyst, Global Collateral Management na Reinsurance Group of America (RGA)

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today’s challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 500 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.

A Brief Overview

The Senior Accounting Analyst, Collateral Management analyzes, reconciles, compiles and coordinates periodic invested asset, collateral agreement, and other data/terms to prepare collateral and related reports for global oversight and governance purposes, as well as for business or corporate needs. Performs data analysis and collateral agreement/treaty research to answer questions and develop solutions. Takes a lead in developing new and ad hoc collateral reporting, including related to new business opportunities and legal entity collateral positions and risks. Coordinates quarterly collateral stress testing and related reporting. Ensures accurate, reliable and timely collateral reporting and analysis.

What you will do

• Performs collateral reporting functions for the business unit, area or function, which may include any or all of the following: Monthly collateral database preparation; Monthly letter of credit reporting; Quarterly legal entity collateral risk reporting; Quarterly collateral demand and supply reporting; Periodic agreement-level internal and external collateral reporting; Quarterly CLC stress testing and reporting; new business pipeline reporting and analysis; Ad hoc collateral analysis, including stress testing; Trust funding status assessment and recommendations for trust margining actions; Collateral legal agreement documentation oversight.
• Schedules and leads collateral meetings with internal functional and corporate key stakeholders, including geographic regions, and Investments.
• Leads report development and/or updates; addresses collateral reporting related questions raised by business unit, area, or function; supports operational efficiency efforts.
• Assists with new transaction due diligence and analysis related to collateral; gathers information on new business pipeline needs and assists with reporting on collateral impacts of pipeline and emerging risks.
• Oversees the documentation of new collateral agreements as well as recapture and collateral triggers.
• Coordinates with Treasury, Investments, and other functional areas to support large, intercompany settlement activities and other funding desk needs.
• Uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and propose solutions for enterprise-wide and deal-specific collateral sourcing or reporting issues.
• Shares technical expertise with others; recommends process improvements, provides functional advice and/or training as needed.
• Coordinates and completes special projects, appropriately balancing priorities and deliverables.
• Serves as liaison to other business units, areas and functions as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Accounting/Finance or equivalent related work experience required
• 8+ Years investments, finance, accounting, or auditing experience required
• Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills required
• Ability to perform ad hoc data analysis and provide written and oral explanations of findings and suggested actions required
• Ability to be flexible when needed, take initiative, and demonstrate accountability required
• Intermediate oral and written communication skills demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge required
• Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions required
• Intermediate level of investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Intermediate interpersonal skills required
• Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously; ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables required
• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives required
• Ability to foster customer service and build strong working relationships with members of other departments required
• Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions required
• Basic negotiating and persuasion skills required

What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.

• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.

• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

Compensation Range:

Base pay varies depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience and market location. In addition, RGA provides an annual bonus plan that includes all roles and some positions are eligible for participation in our long-term equity incentive plan. RGA also maintains a full range of health, retirement, and other employee benefits.

RGA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.