M&A Underwriting Analyst

Salary: Competitive

Are you ambitious, detail-oriented, and keen to build a career in M&A insurance?

This is a great role for someone who wants to learn from a market-leading corporate insurer and progress within a growing team. If you are enthusiastic, possess strong organisational skills and have an interest in M&A transactions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

A bit about the job:

You’ll join our Global Corporate and Specialty (GCS) M&A team in London, supporting the underwriting of time-sensitive Warranty & Indemnity, Tax, and Contingent risk insurance products. This role exists to help deliver exceptional service to brokers and clients during complex transactions. You’ll assist with underwriting live deals, managing documentation, preparing internal reports and submissions, and liaising with key stakeholders, while gaining exposure to legal and commercial principles of M&A. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your expertise in a fast-paced, high-growth area.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

Highly organised and reliable, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach
Accuracy and attention to detail, plus analytical and decision-making ability
Previous work experience in M&A insurance or relevant finance/legal/accounting fields (such as internships or placements) is advantageous but not essential
University graduate preferred

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

Competitive starting salary (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
Bonus opportunity - 6% of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending at least 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, or if you have any queries in relation to the vacancy, please email alice.neal@aviva.com.

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M&A Underwriting Analyst