Reinsurance Transaction Manager - Remote

🌍 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.