Amwins

Corporate Development Associate

Amwins Charlotte, NC

Amwins is the industry leader because we hold ourselves accountable to deliver results – for our employees, our clients, our markets, and our shareholders.

We’ve built a workplace where talent is valued and success is celebrated. With a focus on service to our clients as well as our communities, our culture is defined by supporting each other. In this team-driven environment, Amwins creates the perfect place for you to grow your career with built-in support and opportunity to advance your knowledge base.

At Amwins, our people are our greatest asset. We hire the best talent in the industry and provide our employees with the tools to deliver innovative insurance solutions. We believe that by taking care of our employees, they will take care of our clients and the cycle will perpetuate.

Join our M&A Team.

This position will report to the Vice President of Business Development with a focus on Mergers & Acquisitions and Data & Analytics in addition to Special Projects. In addition, this position will have high visibility to the executive leadership team and offers a unique leadership development track.

Amwins has acquired 58 firms since 2002, and M&A is an integral part of the go-forward strategy. This position will join the team that is responsible for executing these transactions on a global basis. In addition to control deals, this position will assist with divestitures, capital markets analysis/decisions, post-acquisition integration, portfolio data & analytics, and other strategic projects. Typically, transactions are control deals, but Amwins has and will look at minority and other strategic investments.

In addition to significant employee equity ownership, Amwins is backed by three institutional investment partners: Dragoneer, PSP and Genstar.

Our Associates Are Vital Members Of Our Team, Providing

  • Primary Responsibility: M&A duties will include participating in all phases of the acquisition process.
    • Researching industry / product trends.
    • Sourcing / researching M&A targets
    • Networking and developing relationships with investment bankers and target company owners
    • Valuation and financial modeling.
    • Managing the diligence process.
    • Communicating and developing trusted relationships with the C-suite and divisional leadership on a regular basis
    • Preparing Board materials and ad hoc analyses.
    • Reporting deal findings to the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
    • Post-deal integration support.
  • Primary Responsibility: Data & Analytics
    • Ownership of data driven analyses for Executive Team and 5 Divisions
    • Developing reports and analyzing production data for the company
    • Reviewing and summarizing client / market relationships
    • Partnering with Operations, IT and Finance teams to improve operational data, reporting and overall analytical capabilities
    • Working collaboratively across teams to collect and analyze data and feedback
    • Effectively communicating and synthesizing data and outcomes with visual aids
    • Leading the creation of internal and external presentations for Amwins divisions
    • Utilizing Microsoft Excel to analyze data from Amwins data sources
  • Secondary Responsibility: Special Projects
    • Analyzing business trends for the Executive Team and Division leadership
    • Conducting research on the market landscape including key clients, competitors, and products
    • Research into potential strategic initiatives and growth opportunities
    • Developing strategy for the company in coordination with company leadership
Experience Requirements

  • Not less than 2 years of investment banking, private equity, corporate development or transaction advisory experience.
  • Experience with the M&A transaction process including due diligence, financial modeling, deal negotiation, working with third-party advisors, etc.
  • Undergraduate degree, preferably with experience in finance, accounting, business or economics.

We Are Looking For People With

  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task. Must be comfortable working on projects that require an extremely high level of organization, accuracy, and critical thinking. Exemplary time management skills are critical for this role.
  • Team oriented mindset / strong interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable working in dynamic and diverse teams, able to handle personalities and situations with a positive attitude.
  • Corporate finance and investment acumen.
  • Comprehensive understanding of financial statements and how they influence valuation.
  • Ability to think independently and take initiating actions with limited guidance.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment and work on a team.
  • Familiarity and experience with all aspects of the M&A process.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • High level of motivation and work ethic.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, willingness to share an opinion and contribute in group settings.
  • Ability to independently identify opportunities and risks from potential transactions.
  • Advanced competency within Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook required.

Snapshot Of What Amwins Provides To Our Team Members

  • Competitive compensation package includes:
    • Base salary
    • Annual bonus
  • Full benefits package available, benefits start first day of employment
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Collaborative, continuing education focused work environment
  • Career advancement opportunities
No direct inquiries please.
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Business Development and Sales
  • Industries

    Insurance

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