Senior Associate, Reinsurance Integration & Operations

fortitudegroupholdingsllc; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) seeks a Senior Associate, Reinsurance Integration & Operations to lead end-to-end integration of new reinsurance deals, oversee onboarding through transition to business-as-usual processing, and ensure treaty compliance across internal and external stakeholders in Jersey City.

You will analyze financial data, produce concise reports, drive process improvements and automation, manage project plans and KPIs, and collaborate with colleagues to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• Industry recognized designations a plus (examples: FLMI, ALMI, ARA ARe).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business, insurance, reinsurance or administration of insurance products.
• Strong understanding of re/insurance or financial services operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both internal teams and external partners.
• Proficiency with MS Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration and onboarding of new reinsurance deals, from due diligence through closing and transition to business-as-usual processing.
• Manage processes for existing inforce business, including treaty compliance, audits and required deliverables to/from counterparties.
• Review, validate and analyze financial data related to reinsurance settlements, identifying discrepancies.
• Produce clear and concise summary reporting, analyzing trends and delivering insights.
• Develop and oversee detailed project plans, monitoring progress and documenting KPIs.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and workflow enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Manage development and testing of process automation and workflow improvements.
• Identify and resolve issues resulting from integration, onboarding and early maintenance of new deals.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and operational standards within the reinsurance function.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Project ownership

Process improvement

Independent work

MS Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration

Industry designations (FLMI, ALMI, ARA, AR E)

Tools

MS Suite

Job description

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is one of the world’s leading providers of legacy reinsurance solutions. They work with the world’s 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’s roots in the insurance industry and the experience of their leadership go back many decades. Fortitude Re’s 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.Click herefor moreinformation about Fortitude Re.

The Senior Associate, Reinsurance Integration & Operations plays a critical role in the execution, integration, and governance of the company’s reinsurance programs. This role leads components of the operational implementation and maintenance of treaties, ensures compliance with contract terms, and drives continuous improvements across reinsurance processes. The Senior Associate, Reinsurance Integration & Operations has ownership of complex operational workflows, serving as a key liaison between internal and external stakeholders.

What You Will Do:

• Lead components of the end-to-end integration and onboarding of new reinsurance deals, from due diligence through closing and transition to business-as-usual processing to seamlessly onboard new reinsurance contracts.
• Manage processes for existing inforce business, including treaty compliance, audits and required deliverables to/from counterparties.
• Review, validate and analyze financial data related to reinsurance settlements, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Produce clear and concise summary reporting, analyzing trends and delivering insights.
• Develop and oversee detailed project plans, monitoring progress and documenting KPIs.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and workflow enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Manage aspects of the development and testing of process automation and workflow improvements.
• Identify and resolve issues resulting from integration, onboarding and early maintenance of new deals.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and operational standards within the reinsurance function.

What You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
• Industry recognized designations a plus (examples: FLMI, ALMI, ARA ARe).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business, insurance, reinsurance of administration of insurance products.
• Strong understanding of re/insurance or financial services operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both internal teams and external partners.
• Proficiency with standard industry tools (MS Suite).
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Skilled in process improvement, project ownership, and delivering accurate results under tight deadlines.

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.