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 here for more information about Fortitude Re.
The Vice President, People Performance & Growth is accountable for shaping how Fortitude Re approaches talent by modernizing the systems, tools, and experiences that underpin how colleague grow, perform, and thrive. As a key member of the Talent Management team, the incumbent leads strategic initiatives across learning, people development and performance, ensuring Fortitude Re has the right capabilities and pipeline for the future. The incumbent will collaborate with other members of the People & Culture team, leaders, and other internal partners to implement and drive adoption of programs and innovations. This role will be based in our Nashville, TN office on a hybrid basis.
What You Will Do:
Lead the Enterprise Talent Development Strategy: Design and implement a firm-wide talent development strategy aligned to business priorities enabling success across all business lines.
Modernize Talent Processes: Advance performance management and learning frameworks using AI, analytics, and digital platforms.
Drive Innovation: Leads the adoption of emerging Talent Management tools and drives experimentation in learning and development.
Strengthen Leadership Development: Build a cohesive leadership development ecosystem that enhances capability and succession readiness.
Leverage Talent Insights: Establish a talent intelligence framework that provides actionable, data-driven insights to leaders and key stakeholders.
Advance Skills-Based Development: Partner with People Partners and leaders to build a skills architecture that enables targeted development, mobility, and internal talent marketplaces.
Elevate Learning Experience: Curate personalized, technology-enabled learning experiences that build critical capabilities.
Enhance Manager and Colleague Effectiveness: Provide tools and training that improve coaching, performance, and growth conversations.
Measure Impact: Define and track KPIs to demonstrate impact on engagement, retention, and performance.
People Leadership: Supports the development of team members in talent management, learning, and organizational effectiveness through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching.
What You Will Have:
- 15+ years of progressive experience in talent management, learning, or organizational development, ideally within complex, regulated industries.
- Strategic mindset with ability to anticipate organizational and workforce capability needs based on market trends and align the talent development strategy to advance long-term company objectives.
- Demonstrated success modernizing talent and learning functions using digital tools, data, and technology.
- Proven ability to design and execute enterprise-wide initiatives with measurable business outcomes.
- Strong change leadership skills with track record of leading adoption of modern talent practices and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Deep familiarity with People & Culture technology trends (AI-driven learning, skills taxonomies, predictive analytics, experience platforms).
- Advanced analytical skill with ability to use data, behavioral science, and technology to identify and address complex people challenges and improve organizational effectiveness.
- Advanced influencing and collaboration skills to build strong relationships across the firm to drive strategic alignment and shared accountability. Proven ability to lead across functions and at the senior leadership level.
- Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred.
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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
$165,000—$185,000 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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