SVP Transactional Risk

Howden Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401k with company match

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Underwriter to lead the Transactional Risk division in New York.

You will shape underwriting framework, manage submissions, and guide brokers through M&A representations and warranties insurance in a fast-paced deal-driven environment. The role requires 8–15 years in M&A or underwriting, strong negotiation and risk assessment skills, and the ability to mentor junior staff while building broker relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Finance, Business, Law or a related field preferred.
• 8-15 years of M&A or relevant underwriting experience.
• Professional certifications such as CPCU, AU, or similar designations preferred.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Quote development and timely delivery of quotes to brokers in line with deal timelines.
• Lead underwriting negotiations with buyer’s counsel and advisors to review due diligence materials and negotiate policy terms.
• Analyze target company materials for risk, due diligence reports, and M&A agreements to inform policy terms.
• Supervise and mentor junior underwriters and analysts, providing guidance and feedback.
• Deliver training to junior underwriters and analysts on best practices.
• Coordinate with deal counsel to review findings and communicate with brokers and clients.
• Drive team performance toward achieving financial goals.
• Cultivate and maintain strong broker/client relationships to support deal flow.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Finance, Business, Law or a related field

CPCU / AU certification

Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills

Broker relationships

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## SVP Transactional RiskApplylocations: New York – 1350 Avenue Of The Americastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0018321At DUAL North America, our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world. The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking aSVP Transactional Risk* Classification: Full-time* Reports to: Head of Transactional Risk* Salary: $250,000 to 350,000* Location: New York, NY, Hybrid**Role overview**DUAL North America is seeking a commercial and ambitious Senior Underwriter for the Transactional Risk division.At DUAL, underwriters play a key strategic role in shaping the underwriting framework and expanding broker relationships. In this role, you will provide expertise in risk evaluation, manage submissions, lead on underwriting transactions in various sectors and support profitable portfolio growth.As a key, senior member of the transactional risk team, you will be specializing in Representations and Warranties Insurance (RWI). This role involves negotiating bespoke RWI policies in connection with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), working closely with brokers, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders to deliver tailored insurance solutions in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment.**Role responsibilities*** **Quote Development:** Manage analysts and junior underwriters in their evaluation of submissions for active private M&A transactions and the preparation of customized term sheets outlining proposed pricing and key underwriting considerations. Manage the timely delivery of quotes to brokers in accordance with deal timelines.* **Policy Negotiation & Execution:** Lead the underwriting process, collaborate with buyer’s counsel and advisors to review due diligence materials and negotiate policy terms. Find tailored solutions or draft appropriate exclusions where material due diligence gaps are identified.* **Due Diligence Review:** Analyze target company materials including due diligence reports, confidential information memoranda, and iterations of the M&A agreement to assess risk and inform policy terms.* **Team Collaboration:** Supervise and mentor more junior underwriters and analysts supporting the underwriting process. Provide guidance and feedback to ensure accuracy and professional development.* **Training:** deliver training to junior underwriters and analysts to ensure they are delivering best in class products and services to insureds.* **Legal Liaison:** Coordinate with DUAL’s deal counsel (where appropriate) to review legal findings and incorporate feedback into underwriting decisions. Communicate relevant inquiries and clarifications to brokers and their clients.* **Performance:** Taking a lead on and responsibility for the general performance of the team in achieving its financial goals.**Relationship Management:** Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key brokers through regular communication, industry event participation, and strategic networking to support business development and deal flow.**Key requirements*** Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Finance, Business, Law or a related field preferred* Ideal candidates will have a background in one or more of the following areas: (i) legal practice, particularly in M&A or corporate law; (ii) M&A-related roles in private equity, investment banking, or financial advisory; or (iii) insurance roles with exposure to private equity or financial transactions* 8-15 years of M&A or relevant underwriting experience* Professional certifications such as CPCU, AU, or similar designations preferred* In-depth understanding of technical underwriting principles and risk assessment* Strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills* Proven ability to manage and build broker and client relationships* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)* Demonstrated ability to handle complex risks with sound judgment* Highly self-motivated with strong attention to detail* If you do not meet all the qualifications for this role, we still encourage you to apply, as we are always looking for diverse talent to join our growing team**What we offer:** A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, unlimited PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.**EEO Statement:** We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. DUAL North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. DUAL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.