Sales Executive- Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions Practice

Marsh McLennan•Houston, TX

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team at Marsh as a Sales Executive for our PEMA Practice (Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions) supporting the Houston, TX and Dallas, TX areas. The successful candidate will lead daily operations from a support and administrative level, coordinating complex logistics and task assignments for client relationship projects while ensuring effective communication and problem resolution. We will count on you to: Advise clients on risk and placement within specialized client segments such as workers' comp, excess and surplus, casualty, property, life and health sciences, terrorism, and cybersecurity. Recommend reinsurance placements based on financial data, reinsurance policies, and quantitative analyses, often utilizing insights from junior colleagues. Develop compelling risk exposure insights by analyzing risk information and prior client cases to support client consultations. Establish and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients and reinsurers to help expand the business. Implement processes and policies suggested by senior management to help drive the team toward achieving financial targets. Encourage team members to enhance their understanding of financial and strategic advisory through educational workshops, professional publications, networking, and participation in professional societies. We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work, and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients, and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being. Marsh Risk is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Marsh Risk, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting [email protected]. Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

Requirements

Proven experience in risk management, insurance, or reinsurance, preferably within a client advisory or sales role.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and quantitative analyses.
Excellent relationship-building skills with clients, reinsurers, and internal teams.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and support team development initiatives.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Nice To Haves

Industry-specific certifications or advanced degrees in finance, risk management, or related fields.
Experience working within private equity, mergers, and acquisitions sectors.
Knowledge of specialized client segments such as cybersecurity, terrorism, or health sciences.
Demonstrated success in expanding client portfolios and developing new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on risk and placement within specialized client segments such as workers' comp, excess and surplus, casualty, property, life and health sciences, terrorism, and cybersecurity.
Recommend reinsurance placements based on financial data, reinsurance policies, and quantitative analyses, often utilizing insights from junior colleagues.
Develop compelling risk exposure insights by analyzing risk information and prior client cases to support client consultations.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients and reinsurers to help expand the business.
Implement processes and policies suggested by senior management to help drive the team toward achieving financial targets.
Encourage team members to enhance their understanding of financial and strategic advisory through educational workshops, professional publications, networking, and participation in professional societies.