SVP Transactional Risk

4001US00 DUAL North America Inc; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Unlimited PTO

401k with company match

Paid volunteer days

Job summary

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Vice President of Transactional Risk in New York, NY.

This full-time, hybrid role leads the underwriting process for active private M&A transactions, managing a team of analysts and underwriters and coordinating with buyers’ counsel to negotiate policy terms. The role emphasizes risk assessment, mentorship, and relationship management with key brokers to drive deal flow and financial performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in risk management, finance, business or law.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quote development and manage analysts/underwriters.
• Lead policy negotiation and review due diligence materials.
• Analyze target materials to inform policy terms.
• Mentor junior underwriters and deliver training.
• Coordinate with deal counsel and brokers on underwriting decisions.
• Drive team performance toward financial goals.
• Cultivate broker relationships to support deal flow.

Skills

Underwriting

Leadership

Negotiation

Broker relationship management

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, business or law

CPCU/AU certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DUAL North America, Inc. is seeking a SVP Transactional Risk Classification: Full-time Reports to: Head of Transactional Risk Salary: $250,000 to 350,000 Location: New York, NY, Hybrid

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

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.

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.