Transactional Solutions Leader, Middle East And Africa

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

PEMA (Private Equity, Mergers and Acquisitions) Overview: Marsh Specialty’s PEMA practice draws from our in-depth global knowledge to deliver specialist services to the private equity, infrastructure, alternative asset industry and to corporate buyers. We work with clients over the lifecycle of their investments, advising on risks and insurance matters from acquisition to exit, including the placement of portfolio level insurance solutions. Our global practice consists of more than 170 professionals. About the role In this position, you will be responsible for driving PEMA’s Transactional Solutions business in Middle East and Africa. This will be done by providing enhanced visibility and structuring of transactional solutions to private equity, corporate, strategics and centres of influence clientele. The role also includes the coordination of services of various Marsh practices to bring the best of Marsh McLennan to our clients. Title Reports To: PEMA Middle East and Africa Practice Leader What can you expect?

  • The successful candidate will join our high performing Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions (PEMA) team in MEA advising investment funds and corporates on M&A transactional insurance solutions (mainly Warranty & Indemnity Insurance).
  • Immediate exposure to top tier clients and excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • Commercially focused role, with great collaboration and learning within the team, while driving M&A projects with autonomy.
  • Permanent full-time opportunity located in Dubai
What is in it for you?

  • Leverage your work experience to help facilitate deals and grow our business through the use of M&A insurance solutions.
  • Professional and inclusive environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organization. Staff development is paramount to our organization.
  • Great environment with close knit, energetic and supportive colleagues.
We will count on you to:

  • Contributing to the growth of the Marsh Specialty and PEMA brand within the MEA market
  • Provide ongoing strategic advice to clients on the use of transactional risk solutions in M&A deals to enable commercial objectives to be achieved.
  • Manage, develop, nurture & expand relationships within the M&A community, including investment funds, Marsh corporate clients and prospects, insurers, law firms and other advisors.
  • Undertake in-depth analysis on each client engagement to understand all potential insurable risks associated with the deal and advise on possible M&A insurance solutions.
  • Collaborate and coordinate services provided by other practices within Marsh
  • Act as a liaison to overseas PEMA professionals across the globe
  • Respond to RFPs focused on Advisory and M&A deals
  • Project Marsh’s principles externally and internally, and be an ambassador for Marsh by creating thought leadership and by hosting/chairing industry events.
  • Assume a critical project management role, coordinating various work streams and advisors.
  • Strive to deliver best practice, market-leading service and solutions for all clients.
What you need to have:

  • M&A / Corporate Law / W&I Underwriting experience of 5+ years. Prior knowledge of warranties and indemnities insurance as well as familiarity with transaction documents such as sale and purchase agreements will be an added advantage.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Law, Finance, Commerce or related field.
  • Negotiating and influencing skills.
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Highly motivated, with a client, service and solutions mindset.
  • Proven experience of managing & advising a portfolio of clients.

What makes you stand out:

  • Strong knowledge of the M&A deal process, previous experience in a warranties and indemnities insurance role, and motivation to a growth mindset.
  • Prior M&A, Advisory and warranties and indemnities experience
  • Commitment to providing high-level client service.
  • Ability to manage in a fast pace environment.
  • Ability to collaborate with candidates across multiple geographies
Work Experience:
  • Preferably candidates from PE, Law Firms, Investment banking, Financial Advisory or Warranty and Indemnity Insurance Underwriters, or any other allied Sectors.
  • Has at least 5 years professional experience.
Personality and skill sets
  • Proven Leadership skill traits (in the present Job, community, school and college background of having active participation and leadership role in co-curricular activities).
  • Relationship Management.
  • Strong Communication / presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, team based, and time sensitive environment
  • Self-motivated with the ability to quickly understand nuances of risk management insurance
  • Ability to strictly adhere to all confidentiality and regulatory procedures and protocols

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1409781
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned