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Volkswagen of America, Inc · 5 days ago

Dir, NAR Insurance Finance

Reston, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Volkswagen Financial Services is a key player in mobility solutions for its brand partners. The Head of NAR Insurance Finance is responsible for the financial performance and strategy of VWFS insurance in North America, leading financial operations and ensuring profitability through oversight of pricing and risk governance.

AutomotiveCommercialManufacturing

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

Insurance finance leadershipIFRS 17 compliancePricing strategy oversightFinancial forecastingRisk managementFinancial reportingStakeholder managementAnalytical skillsTeam buildingCommunication skillsLeadership skills

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