Vice President, Business Development, M&A & Transaction Solutions

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Business Development for M&A and Transaction Solutions to originate new business across transaction insurance offerings. Responsibilities include building relationships with private equity and venture capital firms, investment banks, deal advisory teams, and corporate law firms; identifying prospective transactions; and leading client pitches and proposals. The role partners with placement and legal teams to support deal execution, develops relationships with insurers and underwriters, and tracks pipeline, conversion, and revenue. The successful candidate will also share market intelligence, represent the organization at industry events, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal governance policies. Candidates should have 8–12 years of experience in business development or client origination within M&A, transaction insurance, deal advisory, investment banking, or financial lines broking. A graduate or postgraduate degree is required; an MBA, accounting qualification, or law degree is preferred, and relevant insurance certifications are an advantage. Applicants should bring a strong network across private equity, investment banking, deal advisory, and corporate law, with exposure to warranty and indemnity or tax liability insurance preferred. Strong understanding of M&A transactions, purchase agreement provisions, and due diligence is essential, along with excellent negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills. The role also calls for commercial acumen, a record of meeting revenue targets, and the ability to manage multiple live deals while working collaboratively and maintaining a client-focused approach.