Specialist, Marketing & Transaction Services, Asia Pacific Financial Solutions (APFS)
You desire impactful work.
You’re RGA ready
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.
Position overview
The Marketing & Transaction Services (MTS) Specialist will act as the transaction manager, overseeing the full lifecycle of Asia Pacific Financial Solutions (APFS) transactions. This role involves collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders, including but not limited to Business Development, Pricing, Risk, Investments, Legal, Treaty, and other Corporate Partners or Business Sponsors, to structure and execute complex, financially driven reinsurance transactions across the APAC region.
The ideal candidate will leverage strong project management skills to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring the design, development, and completion of transactions in line with the APFS mandate. The position covers all Asian countries where APFS business opportunities exist or are anticipated, with a primary emphasis on the Japanese market to guarantee timely, accurate, and efficient execution of transactions.
Responsibilities
Transaction Lifecycle Planning and Oversight: Oversee the APFS transaction process by collaborating with technical specialists, thoroughly documenting findings, and ensuring prompt resolution of issues to achieve successful results. Maintain accuracy across internal systems / platforms by updating data or status and fulfilling other necessary transaction service tasks
Stakeholder Coordination and Cross-Functional Collaboration: Actively engage with core deal teams, Business Sponsors and relevant Corporate Partners assigned to each transaction. Organize team calls and transaction-specific meetings, attend different levels of forums, manage information sharing, document action items, provide progress reports, and ensure alignment among all stakeholders
Deal Execution: Establish and regularly review transaction timelines with clearly defined milestones and deadlines. Lead or support the preparation of transaction bidding materials and approval materials, initiate required approvals, and are responsible for obtaining all mandatory signoffs / no objections within designated timeframes. Ensure proper governance throughout the execution process
Business Development and Pipeline Management: Collaborate closely with front-office teams and senior MTS members to build and maintain effective pipelines. Assist in the development of supporting materials, presentation materials as needed
Other Responsibilities: Complete additional duties assigned
Requirements
Education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in: Business / Business Administration, Management, Finance / Accounting, Acturaial Science / Insurance or related field
Minimum 3 to 5 years of working experience in the financial services or re/insurance industry or consulting field, and willing to pursue continued learning related to reinsurance
Minimum 2+ years of project management experience and a proven track record of successfully delivering projects on time, while effectively managing resources and stakeholder expectations
Exposure to middle and back-office activities in past roles, including Administration, Operation, Valuation, Finance / Accounting, Treaty, or Legal & Compliance is a plus
Relevant advanced education in graduate school or professional certifications / qualifications in relevant fields is a plus
Skills and abilities
Advanced verbal and written communication skills, allowing for clear explanation of complex concepts and collaboration with various stakeholders
Proficient in setting goals and managing multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously, with a strong capability to balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
Ability to quickly adapt to new methods and perform effectively under tight deadlines and stressful conditions
Ability to work well within a wide geographical team environment and participate in team projects across multiple time zones
Strong investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills
Business level in English and Japanese is required; Other language capability is a plus
Comfortable using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint. Experience with AI or automation tools is a plus
#LI-JL2
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.
We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.
Sign in
To continue your applicationor continue with email
By continuing you agree to our Terms & Privacy Policy.
