Senior Ceded Reinsurance Operations Manager (Remote)

Posted 21 Days Ago
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Hiring Remotely in St Louis, MO, USA
In-Office or Remote
102K-131K Annually
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
Lead the modernization of reinsurance accounting operations as a Senior Ceded Reinsurance Operations Manager, overseeing system implementations and managing a high-performing team.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Safety National, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers with purpose! Since 1942, we’ve been an industry leader, valuing integrity, teamwork, and stability while providing competitive rewards, top-tier benefits, career growth opportunities, and flexible work options that promote balance. With tuition reimbursement, wellness perks, and a strong community impact, we invest in your success—both personally and professionally. Ready to grow with us? Apply today!

Follow this link to view all of our available careers and apply: https://www.safetynational.com/careers-page/

This opportunity is in the Ceded Reinsurance department

The Ceded Reinsurance Department’s mission is to protect the company’s surplus through the purchase of reinsurance and provide accurate reporting of liabilities to our reinsurers, broker community, and internal employees, while encouraging innovation and creativity. We are responsible for collecting liability balances, reporting accurate financial statements, following contractual obligations, and ensuring security. Adhering to superior client service principles throughout this process allows our reinsurers and broker partners to become life-long customers and contributing members of our ceded reinsurance community.

Role Description:

As the Senior Ceded Reinsurance Operations Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in transforming and modernizing our reinsurance accounting operations. You will lead the implementation and upgrade of the Sapiens Reinsurance Pro system, driving efficiency, automation, and process improvements across the ceded reinsurance function. In this role, you will act as both a technical expert and strategic leader—partnering cross-functionally with IT, Finance, and business stakeholders to ensure seamless system integration and optimal performance.

You will guide system configuration, oversee data interfaces with financial systems, and ensure accurate setup of contracts and claims structures to support automated accounting. Beyond systems leadership, you will mentor and develop a high-performing team, providing technical expertise across multiple departments (Ceded Re, Finance, Reinsurance Accounting) while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your ability to manage complex projects, influence stakeholders, and enhance operational capabilities will directly contribute to the organization’s long-term success.

Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.

Required Qualifications:

  • 10 or more years of experience in Ceded Reinsurance and/or Reinsurance Accounting
  • Extensive experience with reinsurance systems
  • Proven experience leading system implementations, upgrades, and integrations
  • Strong background in statutory reporting, Schedule F, and regulatory compliance
  • Deep knowledge of reinsurance accounting principles and contract structures
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with team development and cross-functional collaboration
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
  • Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) designation
  • ARe (Associate in Reinsurance) and/or ARAF certifications
  • Experience driving automation and system-driven process improvements across reinsurance operations

Protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information and technology assets against unauthorized disclosure, destruction and/or alteration, in accordance with Safety National policies, standards, and procedures.

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. Our culture is built upon relationships, which allow us to demonstrate our expertise gained through our rich 80-year history. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokio Marine, Inc., we appreciate the benefits and support provided by our affiliation with one of the top 10 insurance companies in the world.

Total Rewards That Put Employees First

In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation that includes base salary, holiday bonus, and incentive awards is only a small portion of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. Our total rewards approach recognizes and rewards the time, talents, efforts, and results of our valued employees. Highlights of our exceptional benefits include generous health, dental, and vision coverage, health savings accounts, a 401(k)-retirement savings match and an annual profit sharing contribution. We proudly offer family forming benefits for adoption, fertility, and surrogacy, generous paid time off and paid holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave, a hybrid work environment, and company-paid life insurance and disability. To support employees in their career journeys, we provide professional growth and development opportunities in addition to employee recognition and well-being programs. Apply today to learn more.

Safety National is committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-based compensation. In our vision to be First with Co-Workers, compensation is only one piece of the comprehensive total rewards package we offer. The target base salary range for this position is $101,500 to $131,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience and geographic location.

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Skills Required

  • 10 or more years of experience in Ceded Reinsurance and/or Reinsurance Accounting
  • Extensive experience with reinsurance systems, particularly Sapiens Reinsurance Pro
  • Proven experience leading system implementations, upgrades, and integrations
  • Strong background in statutory reporting, Schedule F, and regulatory compliance
  • Deep knowledge of reinsurance accounting principles and contract structures
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with team development and cross-functional collaboration
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
  • Must be presently authorized to work in the U.S. without a requirement for work authorization sponsorship
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The Company
HQ: St Louis, MO
663 Employees
Year Founded: 1942

What We Do

Safety National is a leading specialty insurance and reinsurance provider. Serving thousands of customers nationwide for over 75 years, the Company offers specialized expertise, flexible program and placement design, and unique claims proficiency. Safety National is a member of the Tokio Marine Group and is rated A++ (Superior), FSC XV by A.M. Best. • Top Workplaces, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 2018, 2020 • Best Places to Work in Insurance, Business Insurance Magazine, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021

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