Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst, Financial Lines

Who we are

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) is a leading global insurance organization. Building on 100 years of experience, today AIG member companies provide a wide range of property casualty insurance, life insurance, retirement solutions, and other financial services to customers in more than 80 countries and jurisdictions. These diverse offerings include products and services that help businesses and individuals protect their assets, manage risks and provide for retirement security.

Get to know the business

AIG is a leading provider of insurance products and services for commercial and personal insurance customers. It includes one of the world’s most far-reaching property casualty networks. AIG’s General Insurance offers a broad range of products to customers through a diversified, multichannel distribution network.

The position of M&A analyst is a critical role providing support to a high performing team of underwriters spread across the Asia Pacific region specializing in underwriting of insurable risks as they relate to corporate M&A transactions. The role includes preparation of deal documents, researching of M&A targets, data analytics and development of relationships with M&A source producers (brokers, lawyers and private equity funds). This is a rare opportunity to join a team of M&A professionals with a first class reputation in a unique working environment.

About the role

What you need to know:
Responsibilities include but not limited to:

- Conduct background research on the parties to a particular transaction and the industries in which they operate.
- Review and understand the client's motivation for requesting the insurance coverage, the role the insurance is playing in the transaction, and the value of the insurance to the transaction.
- Review and understand documentation relevant to the analysis and assessment of the risk.
- Analyze and assess the underlying risk in accordance with the relevant product line policies and procedures.
- Prepare non-binding indication letters, insurance policies and binder agreements.
- Interact with clients, client’s advisors, brokers and other deal professionals.
- Participate on underwriting conference calls.
- Manage the underwriting process and, in cooperation with the legal department, the selection of and work performed by outside counsel.
- Present preliminary findings and conclusions to senior underwriters and management.

What we’re looking for:

- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Highly focused, enthusiastic and creative thinker;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaboratively work on a global basis;
- Ability to be a self starter and work independently;
- Mandarin / Japanese / Korean language ability a plus but not essential
- Specific experience with M&A, insurance sector or other financial institutions a strong plus.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

American International Group, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At AIG, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission - creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

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- Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Functional Area:
UW - Underwriting

Estimated Travel Percentage (%): No Travel

Relocation Provided: No

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