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Job Vacancy Details
Associate Director - Insurance Advisory / Consulting
Global Multinational Advisory Firm
Central London
Permanent ⁄ £65000 - £100000
Updated May 1, 2012
Our client is looking for an experienced post qualified accountant/consultant, with extensive insurance sector experience to work in a team that focuses on delivering Commercial Due Diligence and Strategy Projects to the Worlds leading insurance firms. It is likely that the successful applicant will have had 'Big 4' / mid tier accounting firm corporate finance experience in the insurance sector; similar 'in-house' experience with a large insurance sector firm; or from a leading Strategy Consulting house. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong insurance portfolio. The successful candidate will demonstrate the necessary drive to be successful in a corporate finance environment .
Background to the team:
The team focuses on the following areas:
♦ Mergers & Acquisitions Activity, including Commercial and Financial Due Diligence and Private Equity support
♦ Strategy assignments for insurance and reinsurance organisations including those operating in the Lloyd's and London markets as well as overseas
♦ Advising lenders to distressed insurance firms
♦ Insolvency appointments relating to Insurance institutions
♦ Legal structure and operational reorganisation of international insurance companies
Job Role
The successful candidate will include opportunity to lead a wide range of engagements and will:
♦ Take responsibility for undertaking detailed financial and commercial analysis of insurance businesses reporting directly either to a Director or Partner
♦ Assist in identifying the issues facing insurance businesses and work as part of a team and with stakeholders to assess company performance and prospects
♦ Assist in analysing market issues and evaluating the risks and opportunities for individual insurance businesses
Who we're looking for
Required Competencies
♦ Strong commercial acumen/market awareness
♦ Strong business diagnostic skills
♦ Strong team management skills
♦ Ability to undertake detailed financial/commercial analysis to identify key business issues and assist in developing innovative solutions
♦ Client focussed individual with ability to quickly establish effective working relationships
♦ Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to write clear and concise reports
♦ Effective time manager able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
♦ Strong team player who recognises the needs of individual team members and pro-actively assigns responsibilities and tasks to enhance their development.
Qualifications and experience<BR>
♦Insurance accounting and corporate finance/due diligence experience from a major accounting firm
♦ Desire to work in a leading corporate finance team and undertake strategic project work
♦ ACA, ACCA,CIMA, MBA, CFA qualified
♦ Report writing
♦ Financial modelling
In addition to strong academic qualifications, particular emphasis will be placed on candidate's insurance experience and their ability to display strong commercial awareness and experience.
About our client
Our client is a Global Multinational Advisory Firm based in Central London
What's on offer
A competitive package
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 207 269 2171.
Job Ref: 13196197
Your application will be sent to Nathan Mehaffy.
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