Senior Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions, FINEX

Description

Risk Capital Advisors is the leading provider of Mergers & Acquisitions insurance solutions in Africa. Our key advantage is our deep technical expertise and wealth of practical M&A deal experience which is unrivalled by any other insurance advisor. Risk Capital Advisors Africa Proprietary Limited is a WTW company.

The Role

The Role : Senior Associate

As a key member of the team you will be responsible for originating managing and closing M&A and tax insurance transactions. You will engage with various stakeholders including lawyers investment banks and corporate clients to develop relationships and deliver transaction insurance solutions. Your tasks will include reviewing and negotiating transaction documents preparing discussion papers and proposals and analyzing information to identify potential risks. The role requires a high-performing individual with M&A exposure excellent organizational and time management skills attention to detail and strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

• Developing strong technical expertise in delivering bespoke transaction insurance solutions to existing and prospective clients.
• Engaging with clients through the legal tax investment banking and private equity community.
• Growing and maintaining strong relationships with all transaction risk insurers M&A and tax advisors including banks law firms accounting firms investment funds and private equity firms as well as professional / industry groups.
• Raising awareness of transaction insurance solutions through education of and marketing to M&A and tax advisors.
• Driving innovation through understanding current and future client needs in the context of market dynamics identify growth and product opportunities.
• Managing relationships with large and complex clients and delivering superior client service
• Assisting with a wide range of tasks including drafting requests for proposals and attending presentations / pitches with potential clients.
• Liaising with both internal and external stakeholders including underwriters through to C-suite executives.
• Reading and interpreting contractual agreements.
• Taking ownership and accountability for development and execution of projects and relationships.
• Drafting proof-reading and producing high quality reports for your team and external clients.
• Working collaboratively with other areas of the business.
• Leading claims advocacy as required.
• Ad-hoc administrative responsibilities as required.
• Managing costs efficiently

Qualifications

The Requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

This role offers a hybrid work schedule allowing for a combination of remote and in-office work to support flexibility.

Were committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers from the application process through to joining WTW please email

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in line with the South African Employment Equity Act.

Required Experience

Required Experience : Senior IC

Key Skills

Key Skills

Business Development, Organizational Management, GAAP, Accounting, Analysis Skills, Meeting Facilitation, Microsoft Powerpoint, Investment Banking, Microsoft Excel, Private equity, Financial Modeling, Writing Skills

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

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