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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
About Equitable: At Equitable, we're a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives. We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities. We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork. We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose.
Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws. NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at or email us at
Worksite address
syracuse, NY, 13235, US
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