M&A & Corporate Development Lead, Life & Annuity

Fortitude Re; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is a leading provider of legacy reinsurance solutions, backing by a strong investor consortium.

The Assistant Vice President, Corporate Development will drive origination, evaluation, due diligence, structuring and execution of Life and Annuity M&A and reinsurance deals globally. This role is based in our Jersey City office on a hybrid basis, working with cross-functional teams and external advisors to manage deal lifecycle and strategic

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of work experience.
• Experience in life & annuity reinsurance transactions.
• Graduate level degree or equivalent – ASA / FSA.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Financial modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ASA / FSA

Job description

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is a leading provider of legacy reinsurance solutions, backing by a strong investor consortium.

The Assistant Vice President, Corporate Development will drive origination, evaluation, due diligence, structuring and execution of Life and Annuity M&A and reinsurance deals globally. This role is based in our Jersey City office on a hybrid basis, working with cross-functional teams and external advisors to manage deal lifecycle and strategic