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As the Team Leader – FS Administration (EMEA) within the Financial Services Administration function, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality, accurate, and timely administration of reinsurance treaties in line with contractual terms, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks, including SOX for our Longevity swap and Mass lapse reinsurance products. You will provide leadership and direction to the administration team, ensuring strong operational performance, effective prioritisation, and continuous development of team capability. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain oversight of complex administration activities, ensuring the integrity of data, financial reporting, and reconciliation processes. You will play a key role in driving process improvements, strengthening controls, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
Job Responsibility
Oversee delivery of administration activities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with treaty terms, regulatory requirements, and SOX controls
Provide direction and guidance on complex cases, data issues, and reconciliation challenges
Maintain accountability for overall quality and output of the team
Lead, support, and develop a team of FS Administration analysts
Allocate and prioritise workload across the team, ensuring effective capacity management
Set clear expectations and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Act as the primary escalation point for team members
Act as a key escalation contact for internal stakeholders (Finance, Valuation, Risk, Treasury, Audit)
Lead resolution of complex or sensitive issues, ensuring clear communication and ownership
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across EMEA
Lead onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members
Provide structured coaching and feedback to improve performance and technical capability
Promote knowledge sharing, strong documentation practices, and consistent standards
Lead or support delivery of projects, including process improvements, system enhancements, and automation
Identify and drive initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and strengthen controls
Champion change and ensure smooth implementation across the team
Requirements
Strong experience in Financial Services, pensions, insurance, or reinsurance administration
Proven experience leading or managing a team, with a focus on development and performance
Strong decision-making ability and confidence managing escalations
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Advanced Excel and data analysis capability
Experience in reinsurance or longevity-related products
Exposure to audit, regulatory, or control frameworks (including SOX)
Experience leading process improvement or change initiatives
Professional qualifications (e.g. CII) or equivalent experience