VP, M&A Business Development at Alliant Insurance Services in Newport Beach, California

Job Description:

Position at Alliant Insurance Services

With a history dating back to 1925, Alliant Insurance Services is one of the nation's leading distributors of diversified insurance products and services. As one of the 10 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant operates through a national network of offices providing property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.

More information is available on the company's web site at:www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for playing an integral role in Alliant's M&A activity by building and maintaining Alliant's Mergers & Acquisitions pipeline through working with agencies potentially for sale as well as partnering with both internal and external resources including, but not limited to Advisors, Alliant Management, Alliant Producers and others.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs and implements Alliant's M&A business development efforts by working closely with both internal and external resources;


• Analyzes business opportunities for their investment potential and suitability for growth while benchmarking against business drivers, trends and metrics, and strategic match;


• Directly identifies, contacts, and develops relationships for M&A opportunities;


• Develops and maintains a network of external contacts, industry experts and resources in order to stay on the leading edge of business trends;


• Works closely with the various internal constituents to move M&A opportunities through the process;


• Partners with the M&A diligence and integration team to ensure successful transactions;


• Partners with the President in structuring transactions and deal negotiations prior to presenting proposed Indication of Interest and Letter of Intent;


• Assist in preparation of monthly(or as requested by Management) M&A Pipeline report


• Interfaces monthly or as needed with Operating Group heads and Managing Directors regarding M&A opportunities


• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related discipline required; MBA preferred

5-10 years of Business Development/Mergers & Acquisitions experience required

Insurance industry and sales experience preferred

Ability to leverage existing contacts/relationships of agency principal targets

SKILLS

Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building characteristics

Good problem solving, negotiation and time management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent conflict management skills

Strong analytical skills; ability to clearly define and frame complex issues

Excellent project management skills with a demonstrated ability to multi-task

Advanced planning, organizational and prioritization skills

Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork

Proficient in Microsoft Office products as well as using technology for email/mail /telemarketing campaigns

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.

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