Description:

As a Senior Underwriter, you will form part of a dynamic team of professionals that underwrite Transaction Risk Insurance (TRI), by assessing risk and preparing insurance policies which provide cover for breach of warranties given by the seller in corporate transactions. As a Senior Underwriter, you will be responsible for leading the office in Singapore, and reporting to the APAC Manager, who is situated in Sydney.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse data relating to an account: study financial, regional/national economic trends and industry conditions in the assigned underwriting discipline.
• Follow underwriting guidelines and submit underwriting, pricing and negotiations recommendations to the underwriting committee of Transaction Risk Insurance.
• Assist and oversee the performance of external legal counsel representing the company in each M&A deal.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Manage and grow the book of business.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, lawyers, private equity firms, deal principals and colleagues from Tokio Marine HCC offices worldwide.
• Coordinate and/or participate in special projects including underwriting standards, best practices and legal compliance.
• Attend off-site conferences, trade shows, seminars and meetingsAnalyse data relating to an account: study financial, regional/national economic trends and industry conditions in the assigned underwriting discipline.
• Follow underwriting guidelines and submit underwriting, pricing and negotiations recommendations to the underwriting committee of Transaction Risk Insurance.
• Assist and oversee the performance of external legal counsel representing the company in each M&A deal.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Manage and grow the book of business.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, lawyers, private equity firms, deal principals and colleagues from Tokio Marine HCC offices worldwide.
• Coordinate and/or participate in special projects including underwriting standards, best practices and legal compliance.
• Attend off-site conferences, trade shows, seminars and meetings.
• Other duties and assignments that may be instructed by the superior from time to time.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a role focused on transactions, e.g. law firm or corporate legal department, investment banking, advisory roles in financial services, private equity; or relevant experience in TRI underwriting.
• Bachelor's and master's degree in law, Economics, Business, Finance or Accounting is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, French and Spanish is a must. Additional languages are a plus.
• Basic knowledge of legal exposures in transactions (taxation, breaches, litigation, price adjustment, damages, etc.).
• Understanding of legal documentation, financial statements and tax documentation.
• Specific experience with negotiating or mediating representations and warranties or other transactional risk insurance is a plus.

Profile:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete on tight deadlines.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial with good commercial skills.
• Punctual, loyal and reliable.
• Team player.