FINEX Mergers & Acquisitions Broker

Willis Towers Watson; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance brokerage in Greater London is seeking an M&A Broker – Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role involves building relationships within the M&A community, analyzing client transactions, and managing insurer negotiations. The ideal candidate should possess a degree or MBA, along with legal or professional experience and strong problem-solving skills. Additionally, opportunities for growth and a competitive benefits package, including hybrid working options and wellness programs, are provided.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day

Private healthcare

Defined contribution pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Fully paid volunteer day

Qualifications

• Legal or professional experience, particularly corporate/M&A helpful.
• Experience or interest in advising on mergers and acquisitions and private equity clients.
• Experience or interest in business development.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with the M&A community.
• Undertake in-depth analysis on each client transaction.
• Manage negotiations with insurers.

Skills

Good communication and negotiation skills

Good business development skills

Strong sales, problem solving and analytical skills

Strong facilitation skills

Education

Educated to a degree or MBA level

Job description

Description

M&A Broker – Analyst

An exciting opportunity to join our vibrant M&A team as an M&A insurance broker. As an M&A broker, you will be responsible for working with clients and their professional advisers to advise on how to structure and execute transactional risk products.

The Role

• Build and maintain relationships with the M&A community, including financial sponsors, corporates, law firms and other advisors
• Undertake in-depth analysis on each client transaction to understand all potential risks associated with the deal and advise on possible transactional risk insurance solutions
• Manage negotiations with insurers, in line with the commercial transaction strategy, to develop enhanced and bespoke policy wordings and coverage positions
• Understand the clients’ business, structure and their insurance needs
• Support and build strong relationships with underwriters/insurers in London and international markets
• Identify primary budget holders and decision makers within clients, establish and maintain active relationships with these people
• Work with M&A team members and producers of M&A business locally and across ROW

Qualifications

• Educated to a degree, or MBA level (or country equivalent)
• Legal or professional experience, particularly corporate/M&A helpful
• Experience or interest in advising on mergers and acquisitions and private equity clients helpful
• Experience or interest in business development, in particular in developing strong relationships and identifying, converting and managing opportunities across lines of business and jurisdictions
• Project management experience and strong organizational skills
• Experience of working as part of a team

Experience

• Strong sales, problem solving and analytical skills

Skills

• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Good business development skills
• Strong facilitation skills – inclusive, working as part of a team and collaborative

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You\'ll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal opportunity employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email [e-mail]