AVP, Operational Resilience

Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. (Fortitude Re) is one of the worlds leading providers of legacy reinsurance solutions. They work with the worlds 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 Res roots in the insurance industry and the experience of their leadership go back many decades. Fortitude Res 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 AVP, Operational Resilience provides leadership and strategic direction for the companys resilience framework. The AVP leads efforts to assess potential risks, develop and govern continuity plans aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements, and coordinate executive-level response efforts during disruptions.

In addition to business continuity responsibilities, the AVP oversees corporate security functions including global threat assessments, incident response coordination, and the design and management of physical security infrastructure such as access control systems, CCTV and alarm systems.

This role will be responsible for identifying, documenting, and testing business needs against company infrastructure; closing resilience gaps; and maintaining a robust framework that supports the companys growth and protects its reputation. The position will require strong partnership with all company functions, and will be a key component, partner and coordinator of the crisis management committee.

What You Will Do :

• Strategic Leadership : Provide leadership and direction for the companys Operational Resilience framework, including Business Continuity, Crisis Management, and Corporate Security, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Executive Influence : Act as a key advisor to senior leadership, presenting findings, shaping recovery strategies, and driving cross-functional adoption of resilience and security policies.
• Program Oversight : Direct the development, implementation, and ongoing governance of business continuity and crisis management plans, ensuring that recovery strategies and objectives are embedded across all business units.
• Corporate Security Leadership : Oversee corporate security operations, including physical access control, CCTV, alarm monitoring, and incident response coordination. Influence the design and execution of security strategies to protect assets, employees, and facilities.
• Crisis Management & Incident Response : Serve as a central escalation point during disruptions, coordinating executive decision-making and leading cross-functional teams to minimize operational and reputational impact.
• Testing & Assurance : Oversee regular testing, exercises, and simulation drills, ensuring that results are reviewed at the executive level and that corrective actions are embedded in program enhancements.
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting : Ensure resilience and security programs meet regulatory obligations and industry standards. Represent the function in audits, regulator interactions, and with external partners.
• Training & Awareness : Champion enterprise-wide training and awareness initiatives to strengthen organizational preparedness, ensuring consistency of messaging and adoption.
• Internal Audit : Comply with Internal Audit teams inquiries and suggestions.
• Continuous Improvement : Drive program maturity by incorporating lessons learned, benchmarking against peers, and influencing senior stakeholders to adopt enhancements.

What You Will Have :

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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

$140,000 — $160,000 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 everyoneregardless of background, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identityfeels 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.

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