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Reinsurance Transaction Manager - Remote

Join Wakam, a leading European insurtech, as a Reinsurance Transaction Manager. In this remote role, you will be responsible for negotiating and executing reinsurance contracts, managing relationships with reinsurers, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners, contributing to Wakam's long-term financial stability and growth.

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Permanent contract
Paris
Fully-remote
Salary: Not specified
Key missions

Préparer des présentations internes et des briefs pour les réunions de réassurance, en combinant les contributions des équipes de souscription, de finance et d'autres équipes.

Répondre rapidement aux demandes des réassureurs et identifier proactivement des moyens d'améliorer la qualité du service et la satisfaction.

Suivre et gérer les obligations contractuelles (par exemple, notifications de sinistres, acceptations spéciales) et coordonner le processus complet de rédaction des traités, de la rédaction à l'exécution.

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🌍 Who We Are

Wakam is a B2B2C digital insurer that creates embedded and white-label insurance solutions for over 80 partners across Europe. Powered by our proprietary Play&Plug® technology platform, we offer API-based products and host end-to-end insurance solutions entirely in the cloud.

Operating in 32 countries and generating more than €900M in revenue in 2023, Wakam is a European leader in digital and embedded insurance — with a business model driven by transparency, tech, and impact.

We are also a mission-driven company, committed to “enabling transparent and impactful insurance” across all of our partnerships.


✨About the Team

At Wakam, the Reinsurance team plays a critical role in protecting our business from large-scale risks and enabling profitable growth. By managing and optimising our reinsurance strategy, we support the company's long-term financial stability and expansion across 30+ countries.

We're now looking for a Reinsurance Transaction Manager to strengthen our team and help us secure and execute reinsurance deals effectively. This is a high-visibility role involving close collaboration with internal teams (Underwriting, Legal, Finance) and external reinsurer partners.

💼 Your Mission

As Reinsurance Transaction Manager, you will report to the Head of Reinsurance and support the negotiation, execution, and follow-up of reinsurance contracts. You’ll be a key contact point between Wakam and its reinsurance partners, contributing to both operational excellence and long-term partnership development.

 Key Responsibilities

🤝 Reinsurance Negotiation & Relationship Management

  • Prepare internal presentations and briefs for reinsurance meetings, combining input from Underwriting, Finance, and other teams

  • Respond promptly to reinsurer requests and proactively identify ways to improve service quality and satisfaction

  • Collect market intelligence and reinsurer feedback to support marketing strategy and negotiation positioning

📄 Contract Execution & Monitoring

  • Review and advise on the compatibility of new business with existing treaties

  • Track and manage contractual obligations (e.g., claims notifications, special acceptances)

  • Coordinate the full treaty wording process, from drafting to execution

  • Conduct ongoing checks to ensure compliance with terms and limits

🧠 Your Profile

  • Degree in Insurance, Risk, Business, or Management

  • 1–3 years of experience in reinsurance, insurance, or financial services, ideally in a fast-paced or international environment

  • Strong analytical and organisational skills

  • Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills

  • Collaborative mindset — able to work effectively across teams

  • Comfortable working in English; French is a plus

🌟 Why Join Wakam?

  • Join a leading European insurtech with a digital-first, purpose-driven model

  • Collaborate with industry experts on complex, cross-border reinsurance programs

  • Work in a fast-growing, international environment

  • Benefit from flexibility, autonomy, and opportunities for career growth

  • Be part of a team at the heart of Wakam’s long-term strategy


🧭 Hiring Process

  1. Interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner

  2. Manager interview with the Head of Reinsurance 

  3. Final interview with a HR Business Partner 

📩 Apply now to help us strengthen Wakam’s reinsurance strategy and build the future of digital insurance.

→ Welcome to Wakam 🙌


Recruitment Agencies:

Wakam has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Wakam does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters.

Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact our managers directly.

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