VP, Corporate Development

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is one of the worlds leading providers of legacy reinsurance solutions. They work with the worlds leading insurance companies to help them execute comprehensive, transformational solutions for legacy Life & Annuity and P&C lines. Fortitude Re manages a general account of approximately $111 billion across life, annuity, and property & casualty insurance products. The company takes a long‑term view on growth and is proud to be backed by a consortium of sophisticated institutional investors led by The Carlyle Group and T&D Insurance Group.

Incorporated under the laws of Bermuda on January 1, 2017, Fortitude Re roots in the insurance industry and the experience of their leadership go back many decades. Fortitude Res leadership team has an average industry tenure of over 20 years, and an impressive track record of successfully managing the most complex legacy liabilities. Their deep insurance experience and proprietary risk modeling capabilities allow them to structure bespoke transactions that benefit both insurance companies and their policyholders.

Fortitude Re continues to strengthen its ability to pursue further growth and provide innovative solutions for the global insurance industry.  for more information about Fortitude Re.

The Vice President, Corporate Development is responsible for leading the execution of reinsurance and M&A transactions across the deal lifecycle. This role partners closely with Corporate Development Leadership team to shape and drive the company's long‑term growth strategy. This role will be remote.

• Identify industry trends, assess competitive landscapes, and generate ideas for strategic growth opportunities
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential acquisition targets and strategic partnerships
• Work with senior leadership on growth priorities and execution of strategic initiatives
• Source and evaluate potential acquisition targets, reinsurance opportunities and partnerships

• Management of all aspects of the reinsurance / M&A process. Lead end‑to‑end deal processes including sourcing, diligence, valuation, financial modeling, negotiation, and integration planning
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (finance, legal, people & culture, operations, etc.) during due diligence and post‑merger integration
• Manage relationships with investment banks, consultants, and external advisors
• Preparation of transaction approval documents and communication with key stakeholders

• Analyze financial statements, business models, and market dynamics to assess target viability
• Develop and present detailed business cases, investment memos, and board presentations
• Work with Finance teams to ensure transaction alignment with financial goals

• Collaborate with executive leadership to evaluate strategic priorities and recommend actionable opportunities
• Represent the Corporate Development function internally and externally, serving as a key liaison in discussions with potential partners and investors
• Mentor a high‑performing corporate development team

• 7+ years of relevant experience in insurance / reinsurance, investment banking, management consulting, or similar transactional roles
• Bachelors degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
• MBA, CFA, or ASA, FSA required
• Actuarial experience with M&A experience a plus
• Significant knowledge of life insurance, annuities, and retirement products
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on motivating and developing indirect reports and cross‑functional teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Growth mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
• Proven project management capabilities, with a history of successfully managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a dynamic environment
• Roll‑up your sleeves mentality
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills

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