Associate, IT Business Tech at Fortitude Re in Jersey City, NJ

Summary: Fortitude Reinsurance Company Ltd. is a leading provider of legacy reinsurance solutions, working with top insurance companies to deliver transformational solutions. The Associate, IT Business Tech role supports the IT Business Partner in aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and involves responsibilities such as gathering requirements, coordinating projects, and facilitating communication between stakeholders and IT teams. Responsibilities: - Assist the IT Business Partner in managing relationships with assigned business units - Participate in stakeholder meetings and document key discussions, risks, and action items - Support communication between business users and IT delivery teams - Help prioritize incoming requests and ensure proper documentation - Gather and document business requirements - Conduct process analysis and identify opportunities for improvement - Translate business needs into structured functional documentation - Support preparation of business cases and impact assessments - Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables - Assist in preparing status reports and dashboards - Coordinate UAT (User Acceptance Testing) activities - Monitor risks, issues, and dependencies - Support intake and triage of new IT initiatives - Maintain documentation repositories and knowledge bases - Assist in vendor coordination where applicable - Support change management and communication activities - Prepare presentations and reporting materials for leadership - Support governance forums by organizing documentation and minutes - Track KPIs related to IT initiatives and service performance Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field - 1–3 years of experience in IT, business analysis, consulting, or project coordination - Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, ServiceNow, etc.) - Exposure to IT project lifecycle and delivery methodologies - Basic understanding of IT systems and enterprise applications - Strong documentation and requirements gathering skills - Strong verbal and written communication skills Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working with cross-functional teams - Familiarity with SDLC, Agile, or hybrid delivery models Required Skills: Business analysis, Project coordination, Requirements gathering Important Skills: MS Office proficiency, Agile methodologies Nice-to-Have Skills: Cross-functional teamwork Benefits: Annual bonus based on company and individual performance, Generous benefits package