Vice President - RWI

Howden•San Francisco, CA

47d•Hybrid

About The Position

Howden Private Capital is seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial Vice President to join its Representations & Warranties Insurance (RWI) practice. This role is central to transaction execution, blending technical underwriting coordination, legal analysis, and client advisory. The Vice President will lead or significantly support the placement of RWI policies for a high volume of complex M&A transactions, working closely with clients, insurers, and internal teams. The role also involves client relationship management and integration with broader transactional insurance products. Howden Private Capital is the transactional risk division of Howden, a leading global independent insurance broker, advising private equity sponsors, corporates, and law firms on RWI, Tax Liability Insurance, Contingent & Structured Risk, and Credit Insurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
4–7 years of experience in M&A (law firm preferred), transactional insurance, or related financial services sectors.
Strong understanding of M&A transaction mechanics, including purchase agreements and private equity structures.
Experience supporting or leading complex deal execution processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

JD, Bar Admission, CFA, or other relevant transactional/M&A credentials strongly preferred.
Exposure to RWI or other transactional risk products is strongly preferred.
Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing legal documents, diligence materials, and deal structures.
Ability to translate complex legal and financial concepts into clear, actionable advice.
Strong stakeholder management skills across clients, insurers, and advisors.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.
Commercial mindset with interest in client relationship development and deal origination.

Responsibilities

Lead or support end-to-end execution of RWI placements across multiple concurrent transactions.
Coordinate underwriting processes with insurers, including managing timelines, diligence flow, and negotiations.
Review transaction documentation (SPAs/APAs), structure submissions, and prepare underwriting materials (including NBI reports).
Draft and negotiate RWI policy mark-ups, ensuring alignment with transaction risk allocation.
Drive efficient execution to meet tight deal timelines and client expectations.
Advise clients and deal teams on transaction-related risks and insurance solutions.
Analyze due diligence reports to identify key exposures and inform insurer engagement.
Interpret purchase agreement provisions (reps, indemnities, baskets, caps) and assess implications for coverage.
Evaluate insurer terms, exclusions, and pricing to develop optimal coverage solutions for clients.
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for clients, law firms, and counterparties during deal execution.
Build and maintain relationships with private equity sponsors, corporates, and key legal advisors.
Contribute to business development efforts, including supporting pitches, maintaining relationships, and identifying opportunities alongside senior brokers.
Support cross-selling of broader transactional risk solutions (Tax, Contingent/Structured, Credit).
Collaborate with Tax, Structured Solutions, and Credit teams to deliver integrated risk solutions.
Share market intelligence, insurer feedback, and deal insights across the platform.
Contribute to internal best practices, templates, and execution standards.
Mentor and support Analysts/Associates on deal execution and technical development.
Contribute to a high-performance, collaborative team culture.
Provide guidance on diligence review, underwriting strategy, and client communication.