Analyst, Strategic Execution - Investments

Position Overview

Assist with various investment projects key to the strategic plan. Provide project support across Investments assisting dedicated teams in improving processes and results by developing process enhancements across complex business initiatives. The role will assist in promoting collaboration across investments as well as with our business partners throughout the organization while fostering a culture and environment to achieve excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Have a working knowledge of all functions within Investments while building strategic partnerships with cross-functional stakeholders.

• Assist with strategic initiatives through project management that address critical Investment needs, working across a variety of diverse teams/functions.

• Assist and influence collaboration with groups across the organization, including change management coordination.

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Investments' front, middle, and back office as well as with RGA corporate partners (ie, IT, Accounting, Structured Finance, etc) to ensure clear communication of Investment related issues.

• Assist with the evaluation of business requests to help determine requirements, feasibility, and recommend business solutions.

• Assist with the development of process enhancements and/or tools.

• Gain a knowledge of existing investment- related systems and software (ie Investment Data Warehouse, BRS Aladdin, Bloomberg, etc).

• Assist with special projects, committees, and meetings as required.

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science or related field, AND
• 2+ years of relevant investment related work experience

OR

• Master's, MBA, ASA, or FSA AND

• Preferred:

• CFA designation or demonstrable understanding of fixed income investing

• Familiarity with insurance asset management

• Familiarity with project management

• Familiarity with data visualization software (Tableau, PowerBI etc.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Required:

• Investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work well in an environment with multiple concurrent projects, managing project-based workflow within demanding time frames and adapt quickly to new methods

• Intermediate oral and written communication skills

• Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines

• Technology savvy, programming, and process improvement/automation skills

• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department/team projects

• Basic knowledge of portfolio and fixed income analytics

• Intermediate knowledge of Excel/VBA, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Tableau

• Ability to initiate, think outside the box, execute, and bring ideas to fruition

• Ability to work well individually as well as within a team

Company Overview

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (NYSE: RGA) is one of the largest global providers of life reinsurance, with offices around the world. RGA delivers expert solutions in individual life reinsurance, individual living benefits reinsurance, group reinsurance, financial solutions, facultative underwriting, and product development. Our mission is to enhance our clients' prosperity by supporting their financial and risk management capabilities.

The general pay range for this position is $74K-$105K base per year. 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.

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