Manager, Reinsurance Finance

Vantage Group Holdings Ltd. (Vantage) was established in late 2020 as a re/insurance partner designed for the future. Driven by relentless curiosity, our team of trusted experts provides a fresh perspective on our clients’ risks. We add creativity to tech-enabled efficiency and robust analytics to address risks others avoid. Vantage provides specialty re/insurance through its operating subsidiaries in Bermuda and the U.S.

Vantage has approximately 350 colleagues in both the United States and Bermuda. We have offices in Chicago, IL, Norwalk, CT, Alexandria, VA, Boston, MA, New York, NY and Hamilton, Bermuda. Additionally, we are a highly geographically diverse workforce with colleagues based in 25 states and counting. We fully support work flexibility including remote and hybrid work arrangements.

About the role:

At Vantage, the Manager, Reinsurance Finance will be responsible for various finance-related tasks, including financial close process, finance operations, and financial reporting. This role reports to the VP, Finance and is an office-based position.

Base salary for the selected candidate will be commensurate with candidate experience and expectations. Additionally, Vantage offers its colleagues performance-based bonus potential, strong health & welfare benefits, retirement plan, competitive time off plans, a highly flexible work environment, and much more. Relocation is not provided.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Actively participate in the monthly close process including prepare and/or review detailed monthly and quarterly journal entries, prepare and/or review account reconciliations, variance analysis.
• Prepare and maintain the appropriate level of workpapers and process and control documentation.
• Assist in the preparation of the financial statements under US GAAP and Bermuda Regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of annual and quarterly budgets.
• Build and maintain documented processes and procedures.
• Assist with internal audit and financial statement audit process.
• Collaborate and assist the Reinsurance Finance team on special projects and other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• A professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA, ACCA or similar) is required.
• Public accounting experience required.
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification professional experience required, some of which must have been spent in the reinsurance industry.
• Technical knowledge of reinsurance terms, contracts, reserving and settlement practices.
• Experience in Bermuda Statutory reporting and knowledge of current statutory requirements.
• Very strong analytical, documentation, organizational and presentation skills.
• Capable of delivering results both independently and as part of a team, with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• A natural ability to use initiative and self-manage, with ability to handle confidential information with complete discretion.
• Strong computer skills, including Excel and General Ledger systems – Oracle is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with underwriting systems – DXC SICS is preferred.

Our Vantage Values:

• Do What’s Right: be a force for good, for our customers, shareholders, colleagues, industry and communities.
• Be Relentlessly Curious: ask questions, listen to understand, challenge the status quo, look for ways to say YES, drive innovation, be opportunistic and disciplined.
• We’re Better Together: collaborate, be inclusive, supportive, respectful and humble, be a trusted partner internally and externally.
• Be Transparent: in who you are, what you think, and how you work, seek and provide alternative points of view, be true to yourself.
• Make A Difference: focus on impact, embrace technology, leverage data and analytics as critical assets, act intentionally to deliver on our mission.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. At Vantage, we strive to build and foster a culture where inclusiveness is ingrained, not just an initiative. All colleagues support building an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their experiences and ideas to foster an environment which encourages you to "Be You!" We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.