US M&A Tax Specialist

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

Job summary

A reputable M&A Insurance Underwriter based in London is seeking an experienced US qualified Tax Specialist to join as a Tax Insurance Underwriter. This role focuses on the underwriting process with responsibilities that include negotiating contracts, preparing policy documents, and building broker relationships in a supportive team environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong M&A experience and relevant qualifications in law or CPA.

Qualifications

• US qualified tax specialist with legal or CPA qualification.
• Experience in M&A environments, ideally from Corporate finance or Banking.

Responsibilities

• Handle the entire underwriting process focusing on US aspects.
• Establish and develop international broker and customer relationships.
• Issue policy documents and negotiate contract terms.

Skills

Customer orientation

Decision-making power

Persuasiveness

Motivation

Resilience

Team skills

Responsibility

Adaptability

Education

Degree in law or commercial law

Business administration degree

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.