Posted 10 weeks ago

Vice President, Chief Risk Officer

676 Gibraltar Reinsurance Company Ltd. Bermuda, Seon Place, 141 Front St, Hamilton HM 19, Bermuda
Onsite Full Time

Job description

This position is located in Bermuda. Gibraltar Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Gibraltar Re) and Lotus Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Lotus Re) are seeking a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to lead the risk function and support the businesses’ continued growth. Gibraltar Re and Lotus Re are Bermuda-based life reinsurance companies that have successfully transitioned from startup to a more established operating model. Over the past two years, we have expanded our team and executed key transactions, and we are further evolving our risk governance and reporting to support our next phase of growth. As Chief Risk Officer, you will lead the risk function, provide independent challenge, and help drive the businesses forward. The role reports to the President, with direct and unfettered access to the Board and Board Risk Committee. This is a senior control-function position with direct responsibility for regulatory credibility. The CRO will engage regularly with the Board of Directors, Board Risk Committees, senior management and the Bermuda Monetary Authority, exercising independent judgement while acting as a constructive partner to the business. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintain and continuously enhance the Enterprise Risk Management framework Develop and monitor the risk appetite framework, including limits, metrics and escalation thresholds Oversee and challenge risks arising from reinsurance activities, including credit, market, liquidity, concentration, counterparty and operational risk Provide independent risk oversight of asset strategy, ALM and liquidity management, working closely with Investment, Actuarial and Finance functions Lead the CISSA process, ensuring alignment between strategy, capital planning and risk profile Provide oversight and challenge of regulatory capital and solvency frameworks, including BSCR, EBS and SBA Review and challenge risk components of regulatory filings, including CISSA submissions and business plans Act as a primary risk interface with the Bermuda Monetary Authority, supporting open, credible and proactive regulatory engagement Oversee insurance and actuarial risks, including mortality/longevity, policyholder behaviour, product design and reinsurance structures Review and challenge actuarial assumptions and model outputs from an independent risk perspective Oversee stress testing and scenario analysis across capital, liquidity, assets and insurance risks Deliver clear, concise and decision relevant risk reporting to the Board and Board Risk Committees Promote a strong, proportionate risk culture across a lean and growing organisation Skills, Experience and Role Requirements: 10–15+ years’ experience in life insurance or life reinsurance, with a background in risk management, actuarial, investments or finance Strong understanding of the Bermuda long term insurance regulatory framework, including BSCR, EBS, SBA and CISSA Direct experience with asset intensive, ALM driven balance sheets and reinsurance structures Demonstrated ability to operate credibly at Board and regulator facing level Professional qualifications such as FSA, CERA, CFA, FRM, FIA or equivalent Sound commercial judgement, independence of thought and the confidence to challenge constructively Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex risk issues clearly and proportionately - Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Prudential is a multinational financial services leader with operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leveraging its heritage of life insurance and asset management expertise, Prudential is focused on helping individual and institutional customers grow and protect their wealth. The company's well-known Rock symbol is an icon of strength, stability, expertise and innovation that has stood the test of time. Prudential's businesses offer a variety of products and services, including life insurance, annuities, retirement-related services, mutual funds, asset management, and real estate services, some of which may not be available in your area. We recognize that our strength and success are directly linked to the quality and skills of our diverse associates. We are proud to be a place where talented people who want to make a difference can grow as professionals, leaders, and as individuals. Visit www.prudential.com to learn more about our values, our history and our brand. Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status , medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential. PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate, and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com. Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. PGIM Inc. (PGIM) is the principal asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United States. PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.