VP, Mergers & Acquisitions - Reinsurance

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut)

  Work Arrangement:

Hybrid : Employee will work 3 days a week in a Lincoln office

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

Requisition #:  76552

The Role at a Glance

The VP, Mergers & Acquisitions helps drive the organization's growth and long-term value creation through mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, reinsurance transactions, and other strategic transactions. Reporting to the Head of M&A, this leader supports the identification, assessment, structuring, execution, and integration of opportunities, ensuring each transaction is evaluated comprehensively for strategic alignment, financial impact, capital and risk considerations, and operational feasibility. With deep expertise in life and annuity reinsurance, this role serves as a trusted partner to senior leadership and to subject matter experts across actuarial, finance, legal, risk, tax, and operations translating complex transactions into executable, operationally sound outcomes that advance Lincoln's strategic priorities.

What you'll be doing

• Contributes to the M&A function's strategy, goals, and operating approach, supporting alignment with Lincoln's enterprise business plans and strategic initiatives. 

• Provides M&A thought leadership and technical expertise particularly in life and annuity reinsurance to drive improved financial and business results. 

• Evaluates complex economic trends and market conditions affecting the financial services and insurance industry to inform short- and long-term M&A strategy. 

• Supports the end-to-end evaluation of merger, acquisition, divestiture, and reinsurance opportunities, including analysis of the target's business strategy, financial profile, actuarial assumptions, capital implications, technology platform, and organizational fit to identify synergies and risks. 

• Manages transaction project management across due diligence, financial and capital analysis, scoping, closing, integration, and ongoing transition planning. 

• Executes deals and negotiates business and economic terms, partnering with legal counsel to finalize reinsurance agreements and related transaction documents. 

• Evaluates reinsurance structures and counterparties, weighing strategic fit, economics, reserve and capital impacts, operational readiness, counterparty risk, and alignment with enterprise risk tolerances. 

• Coordinates actuarial, finance, risk, tax, operations, and legal experts to translate transaction objectives into coordinated deal terms, reinsurance provisions, schedules, and supporting documentation. 

• Leads operational integration by partnering across the enterprise to onboard transactions, operationalize new business and reinsurance arrangements, and transition deals from closing into integrated business operations or ongoing reinsurance administration. 

• Advises senior leadership on strategic M&A opportunities and how they support enterprise objectives. 

• Mentors and develops team members, providing guidance, visibility, and growth opportunities across direct and cross-functional reporting relationships. 

What we’re looking for

Must-Haves

• 12+ Years experience in mergers and acquisitions or corporate development that directly aligns to the specific responsibilities of this position.
• 5+ Years of senior management experience in a large complex organization including influencing senior management and critical stakeholder responsibility.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience 
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, enterprise wide initiatives involving multiple business and functional areas 
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and relationship management skills
• Ability to adapt quickly, exercise sound judgment, and lead effectively in a changing and highly complex work environment

Nice To-Haves (Preferred)

• CPA, FSA, or other advanced designations

Application Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted through October, 31, 2026, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. 

What’s in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each of Lincoln's core values and leadership attributes

• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities

• PTO/parental leave

• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program

• Tuition assistance program

• Work arrangements that work for you

• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

The pay range for this position is $216,750 - $346,800 with anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.

About The Company

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) helps people to confidently plan for their version of a successful future. We focus on identifying a clear path to financial security, with products including annuities, life insurance, group protection, and retirement plan services. 

With our 120-year track record of expertise and integrity, millions of customers trust our solutions and service to help put their goals in reach. 

Lincoln Financial Distributors, a broker-dealer, is the wholesale distribution organization of Lincoln Financial. Lincoln Financial is the marketing name for Lincoln Financial Corporation and its affiliates including The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company, Fort Wayne, IN, and Lincoln Life & Annuity Company of New York, Syracuse, NY. Lincoln Financial affiliates, their distributors, and their respective employees, representatives and/or insurance agents do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice. 

Lincoln is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

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Additional Information

This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.

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Lincoln Financial ("Lincoln" or "the Company") is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or disability. Opportunities throughout Lincoln are available to employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling View phone number on us.fitly.work.

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