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 $55 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.

The SVP, Investment Analytics is responsible for the development and implementation of the analytics framework for the Investments function. They will lead a team of quantitative developers in developing and implementing financial models used to project asset cash flows and quantify risk and performance for the investment portfolio. The role requires a deep understanding of fixed income asset classes, especially structured products, and mortgages. The SVP, Investment Analytics will also communicate complex topics effectively through both written and verbal communication and ensure that the modeling processes comply with the financial controls and regulatory requirements of the insurance industry.  This role will be aligned to our Jersey City office on a hybrid basis.

What You Will Do: 

  • Develop and implement financial models for fixed income asset classes, including structured products and mortgages, using various programming languages and tools. 

  • Implement single source of truth for asset cash flows and analytics throughout the organization.   

  • Analyze and interpret the results of the models and provide insights and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders. 

  • Deliver capabilities needed for portfolio managers to implement asset/liability management and asset allocation strategies on a daily basis. 

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quantitative developers providing guidance and feedback on their work. 

  • Ensure that the modeling processes are robust, efficient, and scalable, and that they adhere to the financial controls and best practices of the organization. 

  • Stay abreast of the latest developments and trends in the fixed income market and incorporate them into the models as appropriate. 

  • Collaborate with other teams within the investment department, such as portfolio management, trading, and risk management, to provide analytical support and solutions. 

  • Work with the actuarial and accounting teams to ensure that the models comply with the regulatory requirements and standards of the insurance industry. 

What You Will Have: 

  • Advanced degree in finance, mathematics, statistics, engineering, or a related field. 

  • At least 12 years of experience in financial modeling, preferably in the fixed income domain. 

  • Deep expertise in structured products and mortgages, and familiarity with other fixed income asset classes. 

  • Proficiency in programming languages and tools such as Python, R, SQL, MATLAB, C++, VBA 

  • The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others. 

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to explain complex topics to various audiences. 

  • Experience working at an insurance company, and knowledge of the regulatory requirements and standards for modeling. 

  • Proficiency using leading software vendors for financial data and fixed income modeling, including Bloomberg, Aladdin, Intex, Trepp, and others. 

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and quality. 

  • A proven track record of successfully driving change through collaboration and influence. 

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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
$240,000—$340,000 USD

What We Offer:
 
We offer competitive benefits in a fast-paced, dynamic and nimble culture including:

  • Unlimited PTO policy
  • Up to 12 paid company holidays
  • Up to 16 hours per year of paid volunteer time 
  • Competitive 401(k) plan - US Employees Only
  • Paid parental leave
  • Learning and Development Stipend
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing support
  • Health, vision, dental, and life insurance with additional access to health and wellness programs
  • Flexible working environment
  • Actuarial Exam Support through our Actuarial Development Program (ADP) for Actuarial employees
  • Actuarial Program Rotation for ADP employees
  • For all Actuarial Life AVP and above roles not based out of our Nashville, TN office: 30% travel is required to our Nashville, TN office

At Fortitude Re, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission- creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives. 

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.

By submitting your application, you agree that Fortitude Re may collect your personal data for recruiting purposes. 

 

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