Volkswagen Financial Services | U.S. · 1 month ago
Dir, NAR Insurance Finance
Volkswagen Financial Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, is the trusted key to mobility for its brand partners. The Head of NAR Insurance Finance is responsible for the overall financial performance and strategy for the VWFS insurance in the North America Region, leading financial operations, pricing oversight, and IFRS 17 compliance.
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Responsibilities
Member of the board of VW Protection Services and Bettle BC Holdings, providing financial insight and strategic counsel. Take ownership of the insurance P&L, driving profitability through proactive pricing, claims monitoring, reserves steering, and capital oversight
Lead the finance, insurance accounting, controlling, and pricing functions. Build a high-performing, financially disciplined team
Develop and lead the financial strategy for insurance, ensuring long-term profitability, resilience, and regulatory compliance
Lead pricing decisions and oversee risk-based pricing strategies in alignment with actuarial and business targets
Oversee financial risk models, monitor historical portfolio performance, and lead claims forecasting. Proactively adjusting and steering of performance trends
Ensure full compliance with IFRS 17 and other regulations, driving accurate and transparent financial reporting
Oversee planning, budgeting, and reporting cycles. Deliver timely and reliable internal and external financial reports
Ensure underwriting and actuarial teams are aligned with business units, especially in terms of claims assumptions, pricing, and risk appetite
Manage the relationship and Service Level Agreements (SLA) with shared service provider responsible for entity-wide accounting. Ensure seamless coordination with in-house insurance accounting
Qualification
Required
10–15 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the insurance or financial services sector
Demonstrated experience overseeing pricing, underwriting alignment, and regulatory reporting in a complex, regulated environment
30% travel to CAN
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field
Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent are preferred
Extensive experience as CFO or senior financial leader in the insurance sector
Expertise in pricing, controlling, accounting, and risk management
Strong understanding and implementation experience with IFRS 17
Skilled in financial forecasting, innovation, and claims analytics
Proven leadership in cross-functional and board-level environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
15+ years of total experience in finance, with at least 7–10 years in insurance or financial services, and 5+ years in a senior finance leadership role
3–5 years of direct experience in managing insurance risks, pricing, and IFRS 17 implementation
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (MBA), or a related quantitative field
Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or equivalent are strongly preferred
Additional training in insurance-specific finance, risk management, or actuarial methods
Executive education from a leading business school (e.g., INSEAD, Wharton) is advantageous
Experience in automotive insurance environment
Experience as senior financial leader in a multi-line insurance company with international operations or group reporting responsibilities
Proven track record of leading pricing transformation, IFRS 17 implementation, or integrating actuarial and financial functions
Prior oversight of shared service agreements, with success managing outsourced finance or accounting relationships
Experience serving on or advising a board of directors or audit committee, especially in regulated environments
Company
Volkswagen Financial Services | U.S.
Volkswagen Financial Services U.S. (VWFS) is an automotive financial services company and wholly owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America.
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