Transaction Liability Underwriter

CFC; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global insurance firm seeks a Transaction Liability Underwriter based in Barcelona. This role focuses on the French market, engaging with brokers, clients, and legal advisors to deliver tailored insurance for M&A transactions. The ideal candidate will possess fluency in French and English, alongside experience in underwriting or relevant professions such as law or accounting. Strong relationship management and a proactive approach are essential, as this position involves business development and may require travel.

Formación

• Experience in W&I underwriting or transactional work.
• Understanding of M&A documentation and deal dynamics.
• Understanding of M&A documentation and deal dynamics, especially with the French market.

Responsabilidades

• Underwrite Warranty & Indemnity insurance for M&A transactions.
• Review transaction documentation including SPAs and due diligence reports.
• Develop broker and client relationships actively.
• Support business development activities.
• Contribute to thought leadership and best practice.

Conocimientos

Fluent French

Fluent English

Understanding of M&A documentation

Strong relationship management

Client relationship management

Educación

Qualified lawyer, M&A professional or accountant

M&A professional background

Descripción del empleo

Transaction Liability Underwriter

Department: Transaction Liability

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: ES - Barcelona

Reporting To: Oliver Berridge

Description

This role can be based in Brussels, Barcelona, Madrid or London

As a Transaction Liability Underwriter within CFC’s award-winning W&I team, you’ll focus primarily on the French market while also contributing to our wider EMEA underwriting activity. You’ll work closely with brokers, lawyers, private equity sponsors and corporate clients to deliver bespoke insurance solutions that support M&A transactions across a range of sectors and deal sizes.

This is a highly commercial, client-facing role that offers real variety, autonomy and exposure to complex, high-profile transactions.

About the role

Our TL Underwriters deliver an exceptional level of service within the fast-paced context of live M&A transactions.

As a new member of our highly succesful TL practice your responsibilities will include:

• Underwriting Warranty & Indemnity insurance for M&A transactions across EMEA, with a predominant focus on France.
• Reviewing transaction documentation including SPAs, disclosure letters, tax deeds and due diligence reports, with particular attention to French law and market practice.
• Actively developing broker and client relationships, including regular engagement with legal advisers, private equity sponsors and corporates.
• Supporting business development activity, including travel to target markets and participation in networking opportunities.
• Contributing to thought leadership, research and the development of best practice within the Transaction Liability team.

About you

You’ll be a fluent French and English speaker with experience in W&I underwriting or a background as a qualified lawyer, M&A professional or accountant with exposure to transactional work, and a desire to build long-term expertise within the W&I market.

Given your professional background, we expect you'll:

• A strong understanding of M&A documentation and deal dynamics, particularly within the French market.
• Strong relationship management skills, with confidence engaging with senior external stakeholders.

To thrive here, you'll have a proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Noting this role requires a willingness to travel and work outside standard hours when required by transaction timelines.