Head of Transactional Risk – Middle East & Africa

Marsh & McLennan Companies; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 440,000 - 588,000; Full time

Job summary

A top insurance broker is seeking a Head of Transactional Risk to enhance their services across the Middle East and Africa. The role involves providing strategic advice and transactional insurance solutions to private equity firms and corporations. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and a postgraduate qualification. The position offers competitive compensation with a permanent full-time contract based in Dubai, incorporating a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career growth opportunities

Relocation options

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in M&A, Corporate Law, or W&I Underwriting.
• Proven leadership experience at VP/SVP level or equivalent.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth of transactional solutions in the MEA region.
• Provide expert advice on transactional risk solutions.
• Manage and develop relationships within the M&A community.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Client Focus

Relationship Management

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in Law, Finance, Commerce, or related fields

Job description

Head of Transactional Risk – Middle East & Africa

Location: Dubai (with travel across Middle East & Africa)

About Marsh Specialty’s PEMA Practice

Marsh Specialty’s Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions (PEMA) practice leverages deep global expertise to deliver specialist services to private equity, infrastructure, alternative asset industries, and corporate buyers. We advise clients throughout the investment lifecycle, from acquisition to exit, including portfolio-level insurance solutions. Our global team comprises over 170 professionals dedicated to excellence.

The Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Transactional Risk to drive and grow our Transactional Solutions business across the Middle East and Africa. Reporting to the PEMA Middle East and Africa Practice Leader, you will provide strategic advice and transactional insurance solutions to private equity firms, corporates, and strategic clients. This is a commercially focused leadership role with significant autonomy and exposure to top-tier clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the growth and visibility of Marsh Specialty and PEMA’s transactional risk solutions in the MEA region.
• Provide expert strategic advice on transactional risk solutions in private equity and M&A deals to enable clients’ commercial objectives.
• Manage, develop, and expand relationships within the M&A community, including investment funds, corporate clients, insurers, law firms, and advisors.
• Broker Warranties & Indemnities (W&I), Tax, Contingent and other transaction specific insurance policies and manage an existing deal book.
• Coordinate services across Marsh and Marsh McLennan practices to deliver integrated solutions.
• Act as a liaison with global PEMA teams to ensure timely execution of transactional risk placements.
• Respond to RFPs and represent Marsh as a thought leader by hosting and chairing industry events.
• Lead project management efforts, coordinating multiple work streams and advisors.
• Drive best practice and market-leading service delivery for all clients.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in M&A, Corporate Law, or W&I Underwriting, with a strong background in broking and transactional risk insurance.
• Proven leadership experience at VP/SVP level or equivalent seniority.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Law, Finance, Commerce, or related fields.
• Strong negotiating, influencing, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Commercially minded, highly motivated, and client-focused with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and advise a portfolio of clients and run P&L responsibilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-based, and time-sensitive environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the Middle East and Africa.
• Strong relationship management and project coordination skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality and regulatory compliance.

What Sets You Apart

• Deep knowledge of the M&A deal process and W&I insurance market.
• Experience working across multiple geographies and collaborating with global teams.
• Proven track record of business growth and client service excellence.
• Leadership skills demonstrated through professional and community involvement.

Why Join Us

• Immediate exposure to top-tier clients and high-impact projects.
• A professional, inclusive environment that supports your career growth and development.
• Opportunity to work with a close-knit, energetic, and supportive team.
• Competitive salary package with relocation and international hire options.
• Permanent full-time role based in Dubai.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

We welcome qualified candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your CV in English, highlighting your relevant experience and achievements.

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.