Director, Strategic Planning

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RGA is a purpose-driven organization working to solve today's challenges through innovation and collaboration. A Fortune 200 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.

The Director, Strategic Planning & Analysis will:

• Collaborate with various functional areas to assist in the development of strategic financial plans;

• Play a critical part in building out the organization's financial modeling capability;

• Work on the annual planning process and collaborate with multiple teams within the companies.

What you will do:

• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making and scenario planning.

• Integrate forecasting tools across financial, capital, and tax planning functions.

• Drive continuous improvement to streamline forecasting processes and enhance data quality.

• Conduct strategic analysis to identify opportunities to optimize financial performance and identify areas for growth.

• Monitor and analyze broader financial markets and competitive landscape within the insurance industry, both domestically and globally.

• Provide insights on business growth drivers, market trends, competitive positioning, and potential risks and opportunities.

• Participate in the annual plan process

• Work and collaborate on special projects

Candidate Requisites

• Bachelors Degree (Arts/Sciences)

• Accounting and/or actuarial designations would be preferred (CPA, FSA/ASA)

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant business, accounting or financial field experience

• Minimum 5 years of financial analytics and report development experience

• Re/insurance or related industry experience is an asset

• Understanding of enterprise-wide forecasting platforms/tools

• Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills

• Advanced knowledge of broad business practices

• Highly advanced people management skills, demonstrating the ability to lead, mentor, and develop associates, including the ability to delegate key areas of responsibility

• Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions

• Advanced oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to convey business terminology that is meaningful and well received. Advanced ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines

• Advanced investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work well within a team environment, participate in department/team projects, and balance detail with departmental objectives

• Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions

• Advanced skills in customer relationship management and change management

• Ability to resolve conflict and foster teamwork

• Insurance/Reinsurance business knowledge

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Compensation Range:

$113,050 - $141,300 CAD Annual

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.