Director, Strategic Planning & Analysis - (Open to Remote)

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. Overview The Director, Strategic Planning & Analysis is a senior individual contributor responsible for delivering high-impact financial analysis, modeling, and executive-ready insights to support enterprise-level decision making. This role partners closely with senior leaders across Finance, Strategy, Capital, Tax, and the Business to translate complex financial data into clear, compelling narratives that inform strategy, resource allocation, and long-term planning. Success is defined by clarity of analysis, strength of financial modeling, clarity of executive communication, and the ability to influence outcomes through insight and presentation. What You Will Do Strategic Financial Modeling & Analysis • Build, maintain, and enhance models to support strategic planning, scenario analysis, capital allocation, and long-range forecasting. • Develop integrated views across financial, capital, and tax planning to assess trade-offs, risks, and growth opportunities. • Partner with Finance and Strategy stakeholders to continuously improve modeling methodologies, assumptions, and data integrity. Forecasting, Planning & Decision Support • Play a critical role in the annual planning and re-forecasting processes, working cross-functionally to align assumptions and outputs. • Evaluate alternative scenarios and sensitivities, clearly articulating implications for senior leadership. • Drive continuous improvement in forecasting tools, processes, and data visualization. Executive Communication & Storytelling • Translate complex analyses into concise, executive-ready presentation materials (PowerPoint decks, dashboards, and visualizations). • Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership, including C-suite stakeholders, in a clear, confident, and business-oriented manner. • Develop narratives that connect financial outcomes to strategic objectives, market dynamics, and enterprise priorities. Market & Industry Insight • Monitor financial markets, industry trends, and competitive dynamics within the insurance and reinsurance landscape, both domestically and globally. • Provide thought leadership on business performance drivers, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities. Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives • Lead and support ad-hoc strategic initiatives requiring deep analytical rigor, cross-functional coordination, and executive engagement. • Act as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders on complex or ambiguous business questions. Candidate Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. • Minimum of 8 years of experience in financial analysis, strategic planning, insurance capital forecasting, or related fields. • Demonstrated expertise in building and interpreting complex financial models for senior decision makers. • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong capabilities in data visualization and executive presentation development. • Strong business acumen and understanding of enterprise-level financial drivers. Preferred Qualifications • CPA, FSA, ASA, or other relevant professional designations. • 8 or more years of experience in finance, actuarial or related fields • Insurance or reinsurance industry experience. • Experience working with enterprise forecasting platforms and planning tools. Core Competencies • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. • Ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear insights and recommendations. • Executive-level communication skills, both written and verbal. • Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence without authority. • Comfort operating under tight deadlines and in high-visibility environments. • Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions. #LI-DL1 #LI-HYBRID 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. Compensation Range: $104,350.00 - $155,350.00 Annual 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. Apply tot his job