Mergers & Acquisitions Growth Leader

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and grow the Transactional Risk business within the M&A team, focusing on building law firm relationships.
• Provide directional management, including financial and operational responsibility, while adhering to Group standards.
• Identify, manage, and develop client, insurer, and team relationships to convert prospects.
• Facilitate collaborative processes to ensure the delivery of the M&A proposition and long-term strategic goals.
• Optimize revenue from new and existing clients through various placement channels and bespoke insurance solutions.
• Support and build strong relationships with underwriters and insurers in London and international markets.
• Lead the preparation of regular updates, reports, and analysis for M&A and Corporate Risk leadership.

Requirements

• Degree or MBA level (or country equivalent).
• Professional experience working with lawyers, financial sponsors, and M&A.
• Proven business development skills, specifically in identifying and managing opportunities from law firms.
• High levels of business and financial acumen with an understanding of company strategy.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience in planning and budgeting.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day.
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing offering including private healthcare and life insurance.
• Defined contribution pension scheme with company matched contributions up to 10%.
• Hybrid working options and an employee assistance programme.
• Access to additional perks such as an electric vehicle car scheme, cycle-to-work programme, and dental/optical cover.

About the Company

WTW is a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company that helps clients manage risk and optimize outcomes. Our colleagues serve more than 140 countries and markets around the world.