Tax Insurance Broking - M&A and Transaction Solutions - Vice President

Aon Corporation • New York, NY

1d • $200,000 - $250,000

About The Position

As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by supporting the tax insurance efforts of Aon across North America.
The qualified candidate can work in one of these locations: New York City, San Francisco, Chicago or Houston offices.
Aon is seeking candidates for the position of Tax Insurance Broker. Aon is the leading broker of tax insurance in North America. The tax team is part of Aon M&A and Transaction Solutions and is staffed primarily by former practicing tax lawyers.
Tax insurance is actively used to facilitate M&A transactions, tax credit investments and as a corporate risk management tool. However, a significant opportunity exists to broaden the use of tax insurance throughout the U.S. and North American region. The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial and highly motivated to contribute to the growth of this in-demand and fast-growing business.
The Tax Insurance Broker position is commensurate with the growth of Aon’s tax insurance business. As part of a candidate’s duties, they will assist Aon colleagues to drive increased use of tax insurance with existing Aon clients and prospects and prospects new to Aon. Ideal candidates will be mid-level to senior tax lawyers with significant professional expertise and an established professional network as well as client facing experience delivering tax-related services.
The position will be at the VP level. It is anticipated that the position will eventually involve travel to support producers and sales efforts, and visit clients.

Requirements

• Candidates should have a strong background in U.S. federal income taxation and significant experience with general U.S. tax law and assessments and the tax ramifications of business transactions.
• Tax lawyer or tax accountant with significant experience practicing tax law
• 5+ years of relevant work experience, specifically client facing experience practicing tax law and proven ability to develop tax related business
• Good network among the legal and business community
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of self-direction and sound judgment
• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, a related field or equivalent industry experience

Nice To Haves

• M&A-related and/or tax litigation experience is considered a benefit though not a requirement for the position.

Responsibilities

• Structuring and placing tax insurance programs on behalf of Aon’s clients
• Supporting the production efforts of Aon’s retail producers and account executives
• Attendance at important tax related conferences to promote Aon’s tax insurance team and the overall M&A and Transaction Solutions business

Benefits

• Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.
• Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees