AVP, Corporate Development

The Role

The Assistant Vice President, Corporate Development candidate will actively assist and lead key workstreams across the origination, evaluation, due diligence, structuring and execution of Life and Annuity M&A and reinsurance deals for Fortitude Re globally. The role partners closely with corporate development senior leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, and external advisors.

Location

This role will be based in our Jersey City office on a hybrid basis.

What You Will Do

• Manage the coordination of the new business deal lifecycle by collaborating with cross-functional teams including Corporate Development, Investment, Actuarial, Finance, Tax, Legal, Inforce Management, and Operations to ensure key milestones, approvals, and deliverables are completed on schedule and in accordance with established processes.
• Develop effective L&A presentation materials for client presentations, demonstrating product knowledge and showcasing Fortitude’s abilities.
• Maintain and develop relationships with bankers, brokers, and external advisors to support ongoing business development efforts.
• Assist in the evaluation of new business opportunities.
• Provide analytical deals support, including but not limited to conducting market research, constructing financial models and other ad-hoc analysis.
• Partner with senior management team in both the formal strategic planning process as well as the ongoing evolution of Fortitude’s strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of work experience.
• Experience in life & annuity reinsurance transactions.
• PREFERRED - Graduate level degree or equivalent – ASA / FSA.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

At Fortitude Re, our strength has always come from our people. Our success is deeply rooted in our ability to embrace the unique attributes, perspectives and experiences of every individual within our company. Fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone—regardless of background, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity—feels valued and respected is a foundation of our culture.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, diversity of thought and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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