M&A Account Executive

Summary

Seeking a professional to execute placements and drive growth in the Tax Liability Insurance business within the M&A team, across the UK and internationally. The role involves leading placements, negotiating with insurers, writing reports, operational/compliance responsibilities, and business development.

The Role

• Responsibility for growing and building on insurance business within the M&A team in the UK & internationally ensuring the delivery of revenue targets, in a compliant and ethical manner.
• Will provide directional management including financial and operational responsibility whilst adhering to Group standards.
• Will identify, manage and develop client, insurer and team relationships, and convert prospects.
• Help maintain staff competence by ensuring that staff skills or knowledge gaps are met with appropriate training and development, so they are able to perform to their maximum capability.
• Provide leadership, direction, advice and guidance to the team maintaining high levels of integrity and morale.

The Requirements

• Educated to a degree, or MBA level (or country equivalent)
• Experience in advising on mergers and acquisition
• Tax qualified with extensive tax advisory experience (ideally in a Big4 accountancy firm)
• Experience in business development, in particular in developing strong relationships and identifying and converting opportunities
• Project management experience and strong organizational skills 
• Strong analytic skills with the ability to balance the appropriate candidate pipeline with the hiring need
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong experience with applicant tracking systems
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in human resources, business or related field preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organization. We embrace all types of diversity.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.