Analyst (Trainee Broker)

About the job

Our Business

Recognised as a market leader, HWF Partners Middle East (“HWF”) is a specialist M&A insurance broker and advisor. HWF structures bespoke insurance solutions to those involved in or advising on M&A transactions. HWF works with leading law firms, private equity houses (and other institutional investors such as Sovereign Wealth Funds) and investment banks to enable parties to execute transactions efficiently and with a positive outcome.

HWF was founded in 2014 and has grown to a team of over 60 globally, with offices in London, Frankfurt, Milan, Paris, Munich, Warsaw, Dubai and New York. This role will be based in our DIFC Dubai office, where we are close to our clients in the heart of Dubai’s financial centre.

HWF fosters a collaborative and supportive environment, led by senior legal and insurance professionals with extensive experience, and supported by juniors within the team.

The Role

HWF is looking for a focussed, enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide support to HWF’s broking team, with scope to develop into a broker position over time for the right candidate. Our graduates receive broad training during their first few months with HWF, which supplements a steep curve of on-the-job learning. An Analyst joining our team in Dubai would start on a salary of $50,000, with the possibility of increasing that after successful training and completion of their probation period.

In conjunction with and supported by senior members of the team, the successful candidate will:

Support and manage the process of placing insurance policies on M&A transactions HWF works on (including obtaining confidentiality agreements from clients and adherence by insurers, preparing client reports based on information provided by insurers, obtaining hold harmless letters from insurers and generally communicating with clients, lawyers, investment bankers and insurers)

Learn the basic legal and commercial principles of M&A transactions

Assist the team with producing client pitch documents and presentations

Assist with marketing and sales initiatives including monitoring marketing campaigns and compiling contact data

Maintain a project management and clients tracking system and compile regular stats on activity

Assist with various compliance and internal reporting requirements

Building and maintaining business relationships with insurers and the M&A community

Key skills:

Accuracy and attention to detail

Reliability and honesty

Excellent time management

Decision-making

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Requirements

University graduate with a minimum 2.1 (UK degrees) or international equivalent

Relevant finance / M&A / banking / legal and/or insurance experience gained via internships and work experience placements is desirable

The Application Process

Step 1: Please email a covering letter and CV for consideration.

Step 2: In person interview with 2 senior members of HWF - this is an opportunity for you to meet with 2 senior members of the team, including your future line manager and for the team to understand your strengths, preferences and motivations. The assessment will take place in person, and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions.

Step 3: Written exercise (details provided in advance) and discussion with 2 other senior members of HWF.

Contact: Rachael Coleman, Head of Operations

Email: rachael.coleman@hwfpartners.com

Industries:Insurance

Function: Admin and Back office