We are seeking a highly motivated and commercially minded Senior Director to support the growth of our Life Insurance Advisory and Reinsurance business across EMEA. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and strengthening relationships with C-suite executive and senior client leadership, identifying and originating capital management opportunities, advising clients on strategic capital optimization solutions, and supporting the placement and execution of reinsurance transactions. 

This role sits at the intersection of strategic advisory, capital management consulting, and reinsurance broking, requiring strong technical understanding, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management skills. 

 

The Role

 

Key Responsibilities 

Client Relationship Management 

• Develop and deepen relationships with CEOs, CFOs, CROs, Heads of Capital, and other senior decision-makers across UK and EMEA life insurers. 

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on capital, risk, financial resilience, growth, and strategic transactions. 

• Build and execute relationship plans for priority clients and prospects. 

• Represent the firm at industry conferences and client meetings. 

 

Capital Management Advisory 

• Lead discussions with insurers regarding capital optimization strategies and balance sheet efficiency. 

• Advise clients on a broad range of capital management solutions, including:  

• Funded and unfunded reinsurance structures 

• Longevity and mortality transactions 

• Financial reinsurance 

• Capital relief and solvency optimization 

• Legacy portfolio solutions 

• New business strain management 

• Risk transfer and alternative capital solutions 

• Support clients in evaluating strategic alternatives and assessing transaction economics. 

 

Reinsurance Transaction Origination & Execution 

• Assist with originating, developing, and executing reinsurance opportunities across the life insurance sector. 

• Partner with broking teams to structure and place transactions with global reinsurers. 

• Coordinate transaction processes, including:  

• Strategy development 

• Market engagement 

• Request for proposal (RFP) processes 

• Bid evaluation 

• Commercial negotiation 

• Contract finalization 

• Support complex and cross-border transactions across EMEA markets. 

 

Business Development 

• Identify emerging market trends and opportunities within life insurance capital management and risk transfer. 

• Develop thought leadership materials and market insights. 

• Contribute to sales strategy, pipeline development, and revenue growth objectives. 

• Collaborate across advisory, actuarial, broking, investment, and M&A teams to deliver integrated client solutions. 

 

Internal Leadership 

• Mentor and support mid-level/junior team members. 

• Drive collaboration across regional and global teams. 

• Contribute to the continued development of the firm's capital advisory capabilities and market presence. 

What you'll bring

• Significant experience within life insurance, consulting, reinsurance, investment banking, actuarial advisory, or capital management. 

• Strong understanding of:  

• Solvency II and regulatory capital frameworks 

• Life insurance balance sheets and capital management 

• Reinsurance markets and risk transfer structures 

• Financial and strategic implications of capital solutions 

• Experience interacting with senior client stakeholders and executive leadership teams. 

• Demonstrated involvement in reinsurance, capital optimization, M&A, or strategic transactions. 

• Strong commercial and business development skills. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working within an insurer, reinsurer, advisory firm, broker, or consulting organization. 

• Knowledge of major EMEA life insurance markets. 

• Actuarial, finance, economics, accounting, or related professional qualifications. 

• Established network within the UK / EMEA life insurance industry. 

 

Key Competencies 

• Executive presence and relationship management 

• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen 

• Capital management and reinsurance expertise 

• Transaction execution and project leadership 

• Business development and opportunity origination 

• Negotiation and influencing skills 

• Excellent written and verbal communication 

• Collaborative and entrepreneurial mindset 

 

Success Measures 

The successful candidate will: 

• Grow and strengthen strategic C-suite and senior relationships across UK and EMEA life re/insurers. 

• Originate new capital management and reinsurance opportunities. 

• Deliver measurable revenue growth through advisory and transaction mandates. 

• Successfully execute complex reinsurance and capital optimization transactions. 

• Enhance the firm's reputation as a leading advisor and broker in the UK and EMEA life insurance market. 

 

 

What we offer:
Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidatehelpdesk@wtw.com