Jon Bayer is a Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Brookfield Wealth Solutions. In this role, he oversees insurance company operations and strategy across the retirement and property and casualty insurance businesses. He is also responsible for business development and growth through mergers and acquisitions globally. 

Prior to joining Brookfield in 2021, Mr. Bayer served as Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Development at a publicly traded annuity carrier. Earlier in his career, he was an investment banker, advising insurance companies on M&A and capital markets transactions.

Mr. Bayer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Lee University.