American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company is a subsidiary of Brookfield Wealth Solutions focused on retirement services and wealth protection products. The Reinsurance Associate will support the reinsurance team in executing transactions, conducting financial analysis, and preparing presentation materials for strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Act as the day-to-day contact for reinsurance group execution support, including; financial analysis and model development, market research, and the preparation of various presentations and documents including information memorandums, offering materials, management presentations, etc
- Responsible for developing presentation materials in connection with reinsurance for topics such as market positioning, transaction pricing, and structure alternatives
- Assist in modeling and evaluating strategic reinsurance transactions, including conducting structure and transaction due diligence, and preparing memoranda for executive leadership
- Conduct industry research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities to grow and/or create efficiencies; evaluate and execute on these opportunities in conjunction with the firm’s operating subsidiaries
- Analyze and communicate the impact of potential reinsurance initiatives to senior leadership
- Supports agenda setting and materials preparation for reinsurance committees and board meetings, as needed
- Support the development of the overall operational approach for reinsurance
- Performs other related work as assigned
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics or actuarial science and a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in investment banking, corporate development, insurance, reinsurance, or actuarial function
- Experience conducting research and due diligence, evaluating transaction opportunities, performing financial and valuation analysis, and producing presentations summarizing findings
- Self-motivated and proactive with the ability to operate independently and willingness to own and improve processes
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including advanced financial modeling capabilities with extreme attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person with a broad set of stakeholders, including executive leadership, key external constituents
- Highly motivated, self-starter with an intellectual interest in life & annuity, property & casualty, reinsurance, and asset management industries
- Ability to think strategically and commercially about a broad set of industries
- Strong work ethic, with ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities
- Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, SNL and AI tools
- Experience covering financial services, particularly insurance and/or asset management is strongly preferred
- ASA designation, or the successful completion of preliminary actuarial exams is helpful
- Knowledge of statutory accounting and investment framework is beneficial
Company Overview
American Equity Investment Life Insurance Company® We are The Financial Dignity Company – and while each person might define financial dignity differently, we believe it’s having the means to retire with pride and peacefulness in your daily life. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.american-equity.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
American Equity has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 11 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 3 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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