Financial and Strategic M&A Advisory Associate - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

Marsh is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Toronto office:Financial and Strategic M&A Advisory AssociateWe are searching for a well-rounded candidate for our Toronto location working with our Private Equity clients and learning the Insurance M&A industry. This is a great position for someone with the right skills and knowledge to grow and expand their career. The Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions (PEMA) Team is responsible for Pre-Acquisition Commercial Insurance Due Diligence and Insurance Placement Consulting Services.What can you expect

• Conduct an overall evaluation of target companies existing and historical insurance programs and determine if coverages are appropriate or if additional coverages should be considered post-close.
• Identify risk and insurance related-issues that may impact transaction value.
• Project estimated annual cost of risk for a target company’s insurance program on a post-closing basis and provide a comparison of such against prior year costs.
• Identify current insurance-related outstanding liabilities and determine if an adjustment to balance sheet may be warranted.
• Target acquisitions are typically based in Canada and the US
• Issue Insurance Due Diligence Report to investor, which will be reviewed by the Buyer (Private Equity or Commercial) Investment Committee

What is in it for you

• A company with a strong Brand and strong results to match
• Culture of internal mobility, collaboration and valued partnership from the business.
• Employee Resource Groups which provide access to leaders, relevant volunteer and mentoring opportunities and interactions with counterparts in industry groups and client organizations.
• Competitive pay (salary and bonus potential), Full benefits package – starting day one (medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, RSP (Retirement Savings Plan or TFSA (tax free savings account.)
• Tuition Reimbursement plan and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Entitled to vacation, floating holidays, time off to give back to your community, sick days, and national holidays (with early dismissal).

We will count on you to:

• Assist and support Marsh Senior Insurance Due Diligence Project Managers on all areas of insurance due diligence projects
• Assist in analyzing insurance claims data and loss projections of the target business, and identify any potentially problematic trends/patterns.
• Review litigation history. Ensure all relevant claims have been properly tendered to applicable insurer.
• Assist in the review of insurance provisions in the draft acquisition purchase and sale agreements.
• Assist with recommendations with respect to pre and post-closing coverage for Directors & Officers liability.
• Work with brokers to assure all pre-closing insurances are in place in time for closing.
• Assist in drafting a written report summarizing Marsh PEMA’s analysis, advice and recommendations

What you need to have:

• 1-3 years of professional insurance experience preferred, ideally with a leading property casualty insurer or broker Property & Casualty Insurance
• P&C License required or to be obtained
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Superior work ethic and time management skills.
• Ability to network and build relationships with clients, colleagues, insurance carriers and prospects
• Flexibility in work hours given M&A environment and the ability to travel

What will make you stand out:

• The ability to quickly learn and absorb an understanding of property and casualty insurance programs across industries, both guaranteed cost as well as loss sensitive programs with respect to casualty.
• An understanding of Representations and Warranties insurance and surety bonds is a plus.
• Knowledge of complex client risk management issues and experience in a client-facing role

Marsh is the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviser. With over 35,000 colleagues operating in more than 130 countries, Marsh serves commercial and individual clients with data driven risk solutions and advisory services. Marsh is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the leading global professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. With annual revenue approaching US $20 billion and 83,000 colleagues worldwide, MMC helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman. Follow Marsh on Twitter @MarshGlobal; LinkedIn; Facebook; and YouTube, or subscribe to BRINK.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Mercer will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particularQuick Apply

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