This is a senior opportunity to lead the Life Reinsurance function for a forward-thinking insurance group with a presence across South Africa and Mauritius. You’ll be the strategic driver behind treaty structuring, reinsurance placement, and executive-level advisory, while guiding a team of specialists in a fast-paced and commercially driven environment. Your work will directly influence risk appetite, capital optimisation, and profitability. You’ll engage with internal stakeholders across actuarial, underwriting, and finance, and manage key reinsurer relationships across two regional markets. Whats In It For You?: Executive-level influence on the reinsurance strategy High-visibility role with exposure to group leadership Autonomy to shape treaty structures and drive innovation Join a team that values strategic thinking, leadership, and collaboration Key Responsibilities: Lead the structuring, pricing, negotiation, and placement of life reinsurance treaties Define and execute the reinsurance strategy aligned to group business goals Advise executive leadership on market developments and capital efficiency Manage reinsurer relationships and collaborate cross-functionally across regions Job Experience and Skills Required: Education: Bachelors Degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, or a related field Qualifications: Qualified Actuary, CA(SA), or equivalent (advantageous) Experience: Minimum 7 years in life reinsurance or insurance Deep experience with treaty structuring (e.g., quota share, surplus, and excess of loss) Skills: Strong financial and actuarial modelling Negotiation and stakeholder engagement Commercial strategy with technical expertise Team leadership across multiple functions Apply now! For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: 🔗