US M&A Tax Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London-based M&A Insurance Underwriter is seeking an experienced US qualified Tax specialist to join their team as a Tax Insurance Underwriter. The role involves handling the underwriting process with a focus on US standards, developing international relationships, and working within a dynamic environment. Candidates must possess M&A tax experience and be based in London, with a strong customer orientation and decision-making skills. This is a unique opportunity in a thriving sector without requiring previous insurance experience.

Qualifications

• US qualified tax specialist with legal or CPA qualification required.
• Experience in M&A tax preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability to various technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Managing the underwriting process, including drafting policies and negotiating contract terms.
• Developing relationships with brokers and customers internationally.
• Building connections with law firms in multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Customer orientation

Decision-making

Persuasiveness

Motivation

Resilience

Team skills

Education

Degree in Law / Commercial Law / Business Administration

Job description

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SRM Recruitment have been retained by a reputable, London headquartered M&A Insurance Underwriter who are growing their US tax, transactional risk business in the UK. As part of a strategic growth plan they are now looking to recruit an experienced US qualified Tax specialist with strong M&A experience to join them as a Tax Insurance Underwriter.

Responsibilities:

• Handling the entire underwriting process, with specific focus on the US starting with confidentiality agreements, preparing non-binding indications, drafting policies, negotiating contract terms and preparing underwriting requests.
• Issue of policy documents
• Establishment and development of international broker and customer relationships
• Building relationships with law firms in different jurisdictions

Requirements:

• Due to the jurisdictional focus of the role you will be a US qualified tax specialist with either a legal or CPA qualification
• Ideally, a degree in law / commercial law / business administration or in another relevant M&A environment, e.g. Corporate finance in the Big 4 or Banking
• Your strengths include strong customer orientation, decision-making power and a high degree of persuasiveness, as well as high motivation and resilience
• You have already been able to demonstrate your strong team skills, your high sense of responsibility and your adaptability when dealing with a wide range of technical issues

This is an exciting opportunity to join a smaller team environment who enjoy a strong brand reputation in the market.

No previous insurance experience is required. Due to the specific nature of this work we are only able to respond to candidates with current US M&A tax experience who are based in London.