Senior Reinsurance Manager - Salary Competitive

Locations, London or York

We are recruiting a Senior Reinsurance Manager to report to the Head of Reinsurance (Annuities). This role sits within the Longevity Reinsurance and Structuring teams, supporting Aviva's Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) proposition. You'll lead the end-to-end management of treaty implementation and contribute to large deal tenders, including some of Aviva's most complex transactions-working through the various quotation stages with the Deals team and ensuring a smooth handover to the Reinsurance Operations team. This is a key role within the BPA Longevity Reinsurance team, carrying significant responsibility and accountability

A bit about the job:

• Required to fully lead Aviva's BPA Reinsurance proposals for large, bespoke transactions, ensuring timely delivery of longevity reinsurance terms to the Aviva Deals teams.
• End to end management of non-standard cases as required, seeking, and implementing wider reinsurance solutions.
• Reviewing, analysing, and challenging where required, terms offered to Aviva.
• Act as a source of technical guidance in order to resolve complex technical queries and input into the development of Actuarial practices, making recommendations and advising on issues where appropriate.
• Working closely with the Structuring team to consider and implement bespoke solutions for Asset Intensive transactions.

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Prior line management experience is desirable, along with strong numerical and analytical skills and high attention to detail.
• Experience managing Longevity Reinsurance transactions and a solid understanding of defined benefit pension specifications.
• Qualified Actuary with strong experience in either BPA, DB Pensions, or Annuity Reinsurance preferred and the ability to work in a structured, organised manner, while managing multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, essential for building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and for sharing knowledge across teams.
• A proactive, innovative mindset with the ability to identify process improvements and contribute practical solutions.

What you'll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting salary competitive (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary, (actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's.)
• Generous pension scheme - e.g. if you put in 8%, Aviva adds 14%
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We're inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don't, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working - spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please email seema.rana@aviva.com