RWI Analyst: M&A Transactional Risk Specialist

Howden; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Howden is seeking a Representations & Warranties Insurance Analyst in Los Angeles or San Francisco to support merger and acquisition risk solutions for private equity sponsors, corporations, and lenders. You will work with senior brokers, insurers, and clients to analyze diligence materials, structure insurance programs, and help with placement and documentation across complex transactions.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, attention to detail, and clear client communication as you grow with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience in insurance or financial services.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with M&A concepts and transaction processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of Representations & Warranties Insurance placements from initial engagement through policy issuance.
• Coordinate with insurers and transaction stakeholders throughout the underwriting process.
• Assist in preparing underwriting submissions, transaction summaries, insurer presentations, and client reports.
• Track diligence requests, underwriting timelines, and key transaction milestones.
• Support policy review and binding processes to ensure timely execution.
• Prepare analyses of transaction targets, diligence findings, insurance program structures, and insurer proposals.
• Develop client‑facing summaries and reports outlining insurance options and transaction risks.
• Review legal, financial, tax, and operational diligence reports from a Representations & Warranties perspective.
• Review purchase agreements and related transaction documents, including reps, indemnities, and schedules.
• Understand core policy provisions, coverage enhancements, exclusions, and retention structures.
• Build knowledge of market standards and insurer approaches to coverage.
• Support communications among clients, insurers, attorneys, accountants, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare meeting materials, underwriting call summaries, and follow-up documentation.
• Provide timely updates regarding transaction status and outstanding diligence items.
• Participate in client and insurer meetings to develop market and transaction knowledge.
• Participate in ongoing technical and insurance training programs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Salesforce

Job description

Howden is seeking a Representations & Warranties Insurance Analyst in Los Angeles or San Francisco to support merger and acquisition risk solutions for private equity sponsors, corporations, and lenders. You will work with senior brokers, insurers, and clients to analyze diligence materials, structure insurance programs, and help with placement and documentation across complex transactions.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, attention to detail, and clear client communication as you grow with