Underwriting Leader, Representations and Warranties - M&A Financial Lines

Join us as an Underwriting Leader, Representations and Warranties - M&A Financial Lines to play a highly influential role in protecting our clients, leading the underwriting of complex transactions and growing our business.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS: 

• →Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including advanced proficiency in drafting clear, precise legal and commercial documents;
• →Advanced understanding of complex corporate structuring and financing arrangements; 
• →Demonstrated ability to lead negotiations with commercially and legally sophisticated advisors, brokers and clients;
• →Highly focused, enthusiastic and creative thinker with strong judgment and a solutions-oriented approach to novel or complex issues;
• →Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple complex underwriting processes, assess and prioritize material risks, coordinate stakeholders and maintain organization under demanding transaction timelines;
• →Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across functions, geographies and levels of seniority;
• →Proven ability to make sound commercial decisions against a backdrop of complex legal, financial and underwriting risk assessment; and
• →Ability to operate with a high degree of independence, initiative, accountability and professional judgment.

TECHNICAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 

• →Advanced competency in understanding complex corporate M&A transactions and drafting transaction documents; 
• →Advanced negotiating and relationship-management skills, including the ability to influence outcomes and resolve complex issues;
• →Deep knowledge of transactional legal exposures (warranty breaches, tax structuring issues, litigation and the computation and measure of damages);
• →Strong financial and commercial acumen, including the ability to analyze financial statements, financial reports, quality of earnings reports and other commercial due diligence materials;
• →Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations to brokers, regional offices, legal advisors, clients and other sophisticated audiences;
• →At least 7 years of professional experience in M&A legal, underwriting, corporate finance or another relevant business discipline, including at least 3 years of direct underwriting experience with M&A insurance products; and
• →Significant experience with insurance sector or other financial institutions, including a strong understanding of underwriting discipline, portfolio considerations and the M&A insurance marketplace.

Ready to take your career to the next level? We would love to hear from you.

For positions based in New York, the base salary range is $250,000-$290,000. For positions based in Washington DC, the base salary range is $250,000-$290,000. For positions based in Los Angeles, the base salary range is $250,000-$290,000. For positions based in San Francisco, the base salary range is $250,000-$290,000. For positions based in Colorado, the base salary range is $250,000-$290,000. For positions based in Massachusetts, the base salary range is $250,000-$290,000.

In addition, the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. Your actual compensation will be dependent on your skills, experience and qualifications. We’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: US Benefits Overview.

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