M&A Underwriter

M&A Underwriter - Nordics & Netherlands

Locations: Copenhagen

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 3 Days Ago

Time left to apply: End Date: February 10, 2025 (29 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: JR2406377

AIG is looking to strengthen our Nordic Mergers & Acquisitions (“M&A”) underwriting team with a skilled and motivated professional who brings documented experience in the transactional M&A sphere. Whether your expertise comes from an insurance company, an international law firm, or another relevant background, we value the unique perspectives and capabilities you can bring to this important role.

This position, based in our centrally located Copenhagen office, serves clients across the Nordic region - Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden – as well as the Netherlands.

At AIG, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of professional excellence and work-life balance. Here’s what you can expect:

• Work alongside experienced and accomplished professionals in the M&A insurance market.
• Collaborate closely with both local and international stakeholders, shaping your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Enjoy flexibility in managing your schedule, allowing you to align your work with business needs and personal priorities.
• A competitive compensation package, including a bonus plan, pension, and a variety of well-being benefits.
• Additional paid leave of 10 days annually to recharge and focus on what matters most (five weeks + ten top-up days).
• Regular one-on-one check-ins with your manager to discuss tasks and priorities, and your goals and development.
• A collaborative team environment with Nordic and international colleagues who are invested in your success.

As an M&A Underwriter, you will play a critical role in analysing legal and commercial risks associated with M&A transactions and providing tailored insurance solutions to meet client objectives. Your responsibilities include:

• Underwriting corporate transaction risks, including warranties, indemnities, litigation buyouts, and contingent risks.
• Collaborating with the M&A team to deliver bespoke transaction insurance documents on time.
• Conducting in-depth legal and commercial reviews of due diligence reports in coordination with external counsel.
• Managing relationships with brokers, lawyers, and clients to maintain and grow business opportunities.
• Developing innovative insurance products and strategies to expand AIG’s presence in the Nordics and the Netherlands.
• Driving new business development while fostering strong broker and client partnerships.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A university degree in law, economics, or a combination of both.
• Some years of experience in M&A transactions, whether through an international law firm, a corporate environment, or other relevant settings.
• Strong knowledge of M&A processes and the ability to assess and navigate legal and commercial risks.
• Fluency in English and at least one Nordic language (additional Nordic languages or Dutch are a plus).
• High resilience, enthusiasm, creative thinking, and a positive, flexible mindset, especially when handling tight deadlines.

The European M&A team consists of c. 35 professionals spread across key cities, including Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Rotterdam, Stockholm, and Vienna. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge insurance solutions that empower buyers and sellers to navigate the risks of major corporate transactions with confidence.

Forget the lengthy cover letter, just send us your motivated CV and/or a concise cover letter explaining your motivation and fit for the role. Apply no later than February 10, 2025, as we’ll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

We welcome applications in English; for inquiries, feel free to reach out to:

• David Rasmussen, Head of M&A Europe,
• Tobias H. Larsen, HRBP & TA Manager, Nordics –

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