Senior Associate

vor 2 Wochen


Melbourne, Österreich Wtw Vollzeit

Description

Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking, and solutions company with a rich history. We specialize in transforming risk into growth opportunities for our clients by delivering tailored strategies that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and enhance capital.
We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Australian-based Mergers & Acquisitions team. This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, or Brisbane. You will play a crucial part in the origination, management, and closing of M&A insurance transactions, focusing primarily on the Australian and New Zealand markets. Your expertise will contribute to crafting effective risk management strategies that drive superior results for our clients.
The Role
Forming a key part of the Australian-based team you will be responsible for assisting with the origination, management, and closing of M&A (Mergers & Acquisition) insurance transactions with a key focus on Australia and New Zealand. The role involves:

Engaging with other M&A stakeholders (lawyers, investment banks, accounting firms, investment funds, private equity funds, and corporate clients) to develop relationships and deliver transaction insurance solutions to existing clients and prospective clients.
Developing strong technical expertise in delivering bespoke transaction insurance solutions to existing WTW clients and prospective clients.
Reviewing sale and purchase agreements, due diligence reports, and other transaction documents, negotiating policy terms and changes, and producing reports and advice as requested.
Delivering superior client service by being responsive and available to meet clients' demands and timelines. You will need excellent time management skills and be aware of the time-sensitive nature of M&A transactions, often being required to handle and manage multiple M&A deals at any one time.
Growing and maintaining strong relationships with all transaction risk insurers in Australia and globally, as well as with M&A advisors, including banks, law firms, accounting firms, investment funds, private equity firms, and relevant professional or industry groups.
Raising awareness of transaction insurance solutions through education of and marketing to M&A advisors.
Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to maintain and grow strong client and insurer relationships.
Facilitating the timely and successful settlement of your clients' claims and related claims advocacy.
Maintaining comprehensive client data on our internal systems, facilities, and databases.
Ensuring all documentation is prepared in accordance with company service and compliance procedures and tools.
Understanding and leveraging the wider capabilities of Willis Towers Watson both locally and internationally.
Driving innovation through understanding current and future client needs in the context of market dynamics, identifying growth and product opportunities.
Assisting with a wide range of tasks, including drafting requests for proposals and attending presentations and pitches with potential clients.

Qualifications

The Requirements

A law degree is preferred, with at least 3 years post-qualification experience.
Delivering superior client service by being responsive and available to meet clients' demands and timelines.
Superior written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively and confidently communicate with and present to clients and other M&A advisors.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of all aspects of M&A deals, including disclosure and due diligence processes, as well as drafting and negotiation of transaction documentation.
Financial and accounting literacy.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze transaction documents and financial statements and discern and provide advice on related risks.
Drafting, proofreading, and producing high-quality reports for your team and external clients.
Strong people skills with the ability to work with others under pressure, resolve conflict, and negotiate effectively.
Collegiate attitude and pride in the delivery of service.
Being self-motivated and able to take ownership and accountability for the development and execution of projects and relationships.
Ability to work autonomously as well as in teams when required.
Proven ability and interest in assisting with business development activities and networking.
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across the business.
It is critical that you have excellent attention to detail.

Note: Employment-based visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

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