Vice President - Business Development

hyperiongrp; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden is seeking a Vice President, Business Development to lead Howden Private Capital's Midwest expansion, with Chicago as the primary market. This market-facing role focuses on originating new relationships, creating opportunities for our brokerage team, and strengthening the Howden Private Capital brand among private equity firms, corporate acquirers, investment banks, and M&A law firms.

You will develop a disciplined business development strategy, generate qualified meetings, coordinate

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Vice President, Business Development

Hybrid out of Chicago, IL

Who are we?

Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mind-set , and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 20,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

Our people are our biggest asset as well as our largest shareholder group and are everything that makes us unique; our inclusive culture, the quality service we offer our clients, and our continued growth, all come from our people-first approach. There's no such thing as individual success. We all need to play our part, contributing our skills and experience to make a true difference. That's Howden.

Why work at Howden?

We have always been employee-owned and driven by entrepreneurial spirit. Right from the beginning, we've focused on employing talented individuals and empowering them to make a real difference to the company, whilst building successful and fulfilling careers at the same time. Simply put, we hire talented specialists and give them what they need to make a difference for clients.

Always have, always will.

People join Howden for many different reasons , but they stay for the same one: our culture. It's what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down disappointed head- hunters for years. Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

What is the role?

About Howden Private Capital

Howden Private Capital (formerly Atlantic Global Risk) is the transactional risk arm of Howden, one of the world's leading independent insurance brokers. We advise private equity sponsors, corporations, investment banks, and law firms on Representations & Warranties Insurance (RWI), Tax Liability Insurance, Contingent Risk, Structured Risk, and Credit Insurance solutions. Our team supports many of the most complex M&A and capital markets transactions across North America and globally.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Vice President, Business Development to lead and expand Howden Private Capital's commercial development efforts across the Midwest region, with Chicago serving as the primary market. This is a market-facing role focused on originating new relationships, creating opportunities for our brokerage team, and strengthening the Howden Private Capital brand among private equity firms, corporate acquirers, investment banks, and M&A law firms.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a disciplined business development strategy, generating qualified meetings and opportunities, coordinating market outreach efforts, and partnering closely with brokers to convert relationships into revenue-generating business.

What will you be doing?

Business Development & Origination

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan for the Midwest region.
• Build and maintain relationships with private equity sponsors, independent sponsors, corporate development teams, investment banks, and leading M&A law firms.
• Generate qualified meetings and introductions for senior brokers and coverage specialists.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities primarily with respect to RWI and secondarily with respect to other key transactional (e.g., Tax, Contingent, Structured Risk, and Credit Insurance) and operational insurance products)
• Maintain an organized and methodical outreach process utilizing CRM systems and reporting tools.

Relationship Management

• Serve as an ambassador for the Howden Private Capital brand throughout the Midwest deal community.
• Maintain regular contact with existing and prospective clients through targeted outreach and relationship-building initiatives.
• Coordinate roadshows , networking events, conferences, and client entertainment activities.
• Partner with brokers and senior leadership to develop and deepen key market relationships.

Market Presence

• Represent Howden Private Capital at industry conferences, association events, and transaction-focused networking opportunities.
• Assist with the planning and execution of Chicago-base