Johannesburg: Reinsurance Analyst

Are you ready to take your career in short-term insurance or reinsurance to the next level? This is your opportunity to join a leading global player in the insurance industry as a Reinsurance Analyst , where your analytical mindset and technical expertise will make a tangible impact. Key Responsibilities: Facultative Reinsurance & Special Acceptances: Review, approve, and manage referrals that fall outside underwriting mandates. Source and secure facultative or special acceptance reinsurance for risks exceeding treaty limits, ensuring compliance with internal underwriting guidelines Reinsurance Renewals: Prepare, analyse, and distribute comprehensive reinsurance renewal packs in collaboration with internal teams and underwriting partners. Engage with treaty reinsurers to negotiate terms, finalise proposals, and secure optimal treaty support Stakeholder and Treaty Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with treaty and facultative reinsurers, underwriters, and internal business units. Ensure ongoing alignment, transparency, and effective communication across all parties Financial Administration: Process all monthly and quarterly reinsurance payments, including facultative and excess-of-loss transactions. Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely settlements Data Analysis and Reporting: Provide analytical support through data validation, performance tracking, and reporting. Identify trends, assess risks, and contribute to data-driven decision-making processes Job Experience and Skills Required: Bachelors degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Sciences, Engineering, Law, or Commerce (or a related field). Minimum 24 years experience within the insurance or reinsurance industry Proven exposure to facultative and/or treaty reinsurance processes is highly advantageous Strong understanding of short-term insurance operations , underwriting, and risk assessment principles Experience managing stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external reinsurers Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook (intermediate level) Working knowledge of Power BI or other data visualisation tools will be an advantage Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail Self-motivated and organised with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks Excellent communication and negotiation skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a dynamic team environment Apply now!