Martello Re · 2 weeks ago
Head of Capital Markets
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
8+ years expMartello Re is building a distinctive reinsurance offering grounded in exceptional client service and innovative solutions. The Head of Capital Markets is a strategic leader responsible for designing and implementing capital markets solutions to optimize the Company’s balance sheet while collaborating with various teams to align capital solutions with the Company’s objectives and regulatory requirements.
Financial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
Responsibilities
Lead the structuring and execution of capital markets transactions including debt issuances, surplus notes, letters of credit, repos, securitized lending, reserve financing solutions, asset structuring, securitizations and other balance sheet optimization strategies that optimize the Company’s capital, liquidity and collateral positions
Partner with the Treasurer and Chief Actuary to align capital markets activity with the Company’s capital and risk management frameworks
Collaborate cross-functionally with actuarial, investments, risk, finance and operational teams to ensure capital solutions are aligned with the Company’s liability profile, regulatory considerations, risk appetite and operational controls
Collaborate with the actuarial, investments, risk and finance teams on capital structure strategy, liquidity planning, earnings impacts and financial reporting considerations
Serve as a primary point of contact for external stakeholders including investment banks, reinsurers, capital providers and legal counsel
Actively follow and stay up-to-date on industry trends, market activity and the newest capital markets solutions technology available in the market to maintain the Company’s competitiveness
Evaluate market conditions and provide strategic recommendations regarding timing, structure, and pricing of capital markets transactions
Develop and maintain internal capital markets models, analytics, and transaction frameworks to assess cost of capital, risk transfer, and financial impacts
Monitor regulatory developments and industry trends impacting capital markets, insurance finance, and regulatory capital
Contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives related to growth, acquisitions, reinsurance strategy, or new product launches where capital markets expertise is required
Ensure strong governance, documentation, and internal controls around capital markets activity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS, or similar) preferred
Minimum of 8–12 years of progressive experience in capital markets, insurance finance, investment banking, or a related financial services role with direct exposure to life and annuities businesses
Demonstrated experience leading or materially contributing to complex capital markets transactions
Strong understanding of insurance company balance sheets, statutory accounting, capital frameworks, and the interaction between assets and long-duration liabilities
Experience working closely with actuarial, finance, and investment functions
Deep knowledge of capital markets instruments and structures relevant to life and annuities insurers
Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities, with the ability to translate complex analyses into clear executive-level insights
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including comfort interacting with senior executives, boards, and external stakeholders
Strategic mindset with the ability to balance technical rigor, regulatory considerations, and business objectives
High degree of judgment, professionalism, and ability to operate with autonomy in a fast-paced, regulated environment
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and transactions simultaneously
Preferred
Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or similar) preferred
Company
Martello Re
Martello Re is a reinsurer that offers reinsurance to life insurers and support in asset-intensive life insurance and annuity businesses.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (4)
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.29B2024-07-23Private Equity· $935M
2024-07-23Debt Financing· $360M
Leadership Team
Dennis Ho
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2024-05-21
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