Junior M&A Analyst

The Role

JUNIOR M&A ANALYST

(M&A, Transactional Risks, FINEX Global)

The M&A team at WTW is a truly global team formed by sector professionals with extensive international experience in all areas of M&A; we have an in-depth, detailed understanding of the most complex transactions, aligning ourselves with the clients´ interests. This enables us to provide the best service and advice, tailoring the transactional risks insurance policy to each deal.

Our rapidly growing M&A unit is now looking for a young Associate based in Milan to support the M&A team in Italy and the international M&A capability ensuring the delivery of revenue targets, in a compliant and ethical manner.

Main responsibilities

• Advising clients on M&A insurance products in the context of transaction processes, finding the best insurance solutions in the market.
• Support to the Transactional Risk Team during the M&A process; preparation of pitch, RFP, flyer for marketing purposes.
• Review of M&A deals (including relevant transaction documents, such as SPAs, R&Ws, investment agreements and due diligence reports), assessment of the main issues under insurance perspective, assessment of the insurability of risk, and collaboration with the deal team to provide timely support.
• Structure warranty and indemnity insurance and other transactional risk insurance solutions; lead negotiations with insurers for insured risks.
• Build and maintain relationships with M&A players, including insurers.

The Requirements

• Italian legal degree (Laurea in Giurisprudenza)
• English Level C1

Experience:

• 0-3 years’ experience in corporate law and in advising on mergers and acquisition deals.
• Previous experience of corporate law is beneficial.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word is essential.
• Strong and fluent knowledge of English language is crucial.
• High analytical, creative and curious nature, with the ability to work independently and with teams. Ability to organize, analyze and interpret structured and unstructured data for decision-making.

Skills:

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Collaboration, teamwork, accuracy and availability
• Good commercial and negotiations skills
• Presentation and communication skills – ability to present clearly and translate concepts for internal and external audiences
• People skills – ability to work within mixed and virtual teams, build networks with different WTW teams

“Belonging to protected category as per Italian Law 68/99 is preferred”

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 candidate.helpdesk@willistowerswatson.com