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 here for more information about Fortitude Re.
Reporting to the Head of Investor Relations, Fortitude Re seeks a strategic and dynamic Vice President, Investor & Strategic Communications to lead our Investor Relations function. This pivotal role will shape the company’s external financial narrative by delivering high-impact investor communications, fostering stakeholder trust, and driving strategic engagement with investors, the Board, and the Executive Committee (ExCo). You will oversee the creation of investor materials, manage financial data repositories, and spearhead automation initiatives to enhance efficiency, collaborating closely with senior leadership to align investor relations with Fortitude Re’s strategic objectives. This role will be based in our Jersey City, NJ office on a hybrid basis.
What You Will Do:
Strategic Investor Engagement & Consulting
Scope, design, and lead bespoke projects for senior leaders to address key enterprise priorities, ensuring solutions are data-driven and strategically sound.
Non-GAAP Metrics Governance & Policy
Strategic Financial Communications & Analysis
Lead the creation of strategic presentations and decks for the Board and ExCo, translating complex financial, operational, and market data into compelling, actionable narratives.
Analyze investor feedback, market trends, peer performance, and macroeconomic factors to inform Fortitude Re’s strategic positioning and messaging.
Oversee the production of quarterly earnings materials, financial supplements, and monthly investor reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company goals.
Manage the unified repository of financial data, standardizing definitions (e.g., ROE, ATOI) and resolving discrepancies across departments.
External Engagement & Stakeholder Outreach
Organize annual events featuring executive presentations, Q&A sessions, and deep dives to showcase Fortitude Re’s strategy, performance, and vision to investors and stakeholders.
Automation & Process Innovation
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Build and lead a high-performing Investor Relations team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
What Success Looks Like:
What You Will Have:
Bachelor’s degree from a leading college or university in business, finance, accounting, or a related field; graduate degree (MBA, CFA, or equivalent) valued but not required.
10+ years in investor relations, strategic consulting or a related field, with a demonstrated ability to lead substantive project teams or deep expertise in the financial services industry. Proven track record of successfully managing cross-functional initiatives from conception to execution.
Advanced communication skills, with the ability to create simple, powerful, and data-driven presentations and communications for senior leaders, the Board, and investors.
Strong relationship-building skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with senior leaders and build enduring, trust-based, high-impact relationships with clients and colleagues.
Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with CRM systems, automation tools, and strategic planning software preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience as a Wall Street research analyst (sell-side or buy-side), in investor relations, or in strategic consulting within the life insurance, retirement, or broader financial services industry.
The base salary range for this role is listed below and will be commensurate with candidate experience. Pay ranges for candidates may differ based on the cost of labor in that location. In addition to base salary, all employees are eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance as well as a generous benefits package.
Base Salary Range: $195,000 USD - $245,000 USD
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.
To all recruitment agencies: Unless you have been requested to work on this position, or other positions with Fortitude Re, please do not forward any resumes to Fortitude Re employees. Fortitude Re is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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