Investment Banking Vice President - Insurance M&A and Coverage
Apply NowCompany: Howden Group Holdings
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service.
About Role
Howden Capital Markets & Advisory Overview
Howden Capital Markets & Advisory ("HCMA") is an elite boutique investment banking practice focused exclusively on serving the global insurance industry. HCMA is the investment banking arm of the Howden Group, one of the largest and fastest-growing broking and advisory businesses serving the global insurance industry.
Our team works on some of the industry's most complex and innovative transactions. As part of HCMA, you'll have the opportunity to advise clients on mergers & acquisitions, equity, debt, and structured financings, new entity formations, insurance-linked securitizations, and other critical strategic initiatives. Through regular interaction with professionals throughout the Howden Group, you will also get exposure to many of the industry's leading minds and gain valuable perspectives and insight on the trends that are driving the global P&C industry forward.
We serve the full spectrum of clients in the global P&C insurance value chain, from distributors, managing general agents, insurance carriers, reinsurers, insurtechs, and other service providers, as well as a diverse range of industry investors including private equity sponsors, credit specialists, asset managers, pension funds, family offices, insurance-linked securities funds, and other institutions.
Vice President Role and Responsibilities
As a Vice President, you will play an integral role in all aspects of sourcing and executing some of the industry's most prominent transactions, developing and strengthening client relationships through daily interactions, managing and leading the development of the group's analysts and associates, and working closely with HCMA and Howden Group senior leadership to further grow the firm's brand and global presence.
Qualifications:
The expected base salary range for this role is $250,000-275,000. The base salary range is based on level and does not include other types of compensation such as discretionary bonus or benefits.
About Role
Howden Capital Markets & Advisory Overview
Howden Capital Markets & Advisory ("HCMA") is an elite boutique investment banking practice focused exclusively on serving the global insurance industry. HCMA is the investment banking arm of the Howden Group, one of the largest and fastest-growing broking and advisory businesses serving the global insurance industry.
Our team works on some of the industry's most complex and innovative transactions. As part of HCMA, you'll have the opportunity to advise clients on mergers & acquisitions, equity, debt, and structured financings, new entity formations, insurance-linked securitizations, and other critical strategic initiatives. Through regular interaction with professionals throughout the Howden Group, you will also get exposure to many of the industry's leading minds and gain valuable perspectives and insight on the trends that are driving the global P&C industry forward.
We serve the full spectrum of clients in the global P&C insurance value chain, from distributors, managing general agents, insurance carriers, reinsurers, insurtechs, and other service providers, as well as a diverse range of industry investors including private equity sponsors, credit specialists, asset managers, pension funds, family offices, insurance-linked securities funds, and other institutions.
Vice President Role and Responsibilities
As a Vice President, you will play an integral role in all aspects of sourcing and executing some of the industry's most prominent transactions, developing and strengthening client relationships through daily interactions, managing and leading the development of the group's analysts and associates, and working closely with HCMA and Howden Group senior leadership to further grow the firm's brand and global presence.
- Act as strategic advisor and thought partner to clients on transactions
- Lead the preparation of presentation materials for use in client meetings; covering topics such as strategic alternatives, capital markets activity, industry trends and general corporate finance topics;
- Play a key role in the origination of M&A, equity, debt and strategic advisory assignments
- Manage the execution of M&A and private debt and equity transactions, including due diligence, valuation and closing processes while overseeing financial modeling, valuation analyses and deal structuring
- Serve as the primary day-to-day client point of contact on live transactions
- Stay up to date on market trends, industry developments and competitive intelligence to provide strategic insights to clients
- Uphold compliance procedures and internal/operational risk controls in accordance with all applicable regulatory standards, requirements and policies
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of investment banking experience with a focus on the insurance sector
- Bachelor's Degree required; well-rounded academic background, with coursework in finance, economics, mathematics, or actuarial science is preferred;
- Minimum Undergraduate GPA of 3.5
- Series 7, 79, and/or 63 licenses required;
- Demonstrated track record of M&A and capital market transaction execution;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to deliver high quality work in a time sensitive environment;;
- Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail;
- Prepared to assume a high level of responsibility;
- Team-first attitude, with a strong work ethic and high degree of personal integrity
- Legally authorized to work in the United States.
The expected base salary range for this role is $250,000-275,000. The base salary range is based on level and does not include other types of compensation such as discretionary bonus or benefits.