Fortitude Re · 1 day ago
Vice President, Corporate Development
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$240K/yr - $280K/yr
7+ years expFortitude Re is one of the world’s leading providers of legacy reinsurance solutions, working with top insurance companies to offer transformational solutions. The Vice President, Corporate Development is responsible for originating, evaluating, and executing reinsurance and M&A transactions, while collaborating closely with leadership to drive growth and strategic initiatives.
FinanceProperty & Casualty InsuranceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Identify industry trends, assess competitive landscapes, and contribute to the development of the company’s long-term growth strategy
Evaluate potential acquisition targets, reinsurance transactions, and strategic partnerships in alignment with enterprise priorities
Collaborate with senior leadership on growth priorities, capital deployment, and execution of strategic initiatives
Engage key clients with thought leadership and well-researched pitches
Research and identify client needs to generate new business ideas
Help build and maintain a strong pipeline of potential M&A targets and reinsurance opportunities
Identify and develop new client relationships and serve as primary coverage
Serve as primary or secondary coverage for key clients, fostering trusted relationships through thought leadership and well-researched proposals
Lead end-to-end transaction execution, including sourcing, diligence, valuation, financial modeling, negotiation, and integration planning
Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams (finance, investment, pricing, legal, tax, people & culture, and operations) throughout diligence and post-transaction integration
Manage relationships with investment banks, asset managers, broker-dealers, consultants, investors, and other external advisors
Prepare and present investment cases, transaction approval materials, and board-level presentations
Analyze financial statements, business models, and market dynamics to assess transaction viability and risk
Develop detailed business cases and investment memos to support decision-making, and present recommendations and materials to leadership
Partner with Finance and Pricing teams to ensure transactions align with financial targets and return objectives
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 and develop team members, providing guidance on transaction execution and professional development leading to a high-performing corporate development team
Qualification
Required
7+ years of relevant experience in insurance / reinsurance, investment banking, management consulting, investment banking, asset management, origination or similar transactional roles
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
Significant knowledge of life insurance, annuities, and retirement products
Proven experience leading complex M&A or reinsurance transactions end-to-end
Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior professionals
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 fast-paced dynamic environment
“Roll-up your sleeves” mentality
Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
Preferred
MBA, CFA, or FSA, or equivalent advanced credential preferred
Benefits
Annual bonus based on company and individual performance
Generous benefits package
Company
Fortitude Re
Fortitude Re is a reinsurance company that specializes in executing bespoke transactional solutions.
501-1000 employees
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Denise Nichols
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