Tax - Representations & Warranties Insurance - Senior Analyst
HowdenAbout the role
Who are we?
Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
Role: Tax - Representations & Warranties Insurance- Senior Analyst
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Howden Private Capital
Howden Private Capital is the transactional risk arm of Howden, one of the world’s leading independent insurance brokers. We advise private equity sponsors, corporates, and law firms on Representations & Warranties Insurance (RWI), Tax Liability Insurance, Contingent & Structured Risk, and Credit Insurance across North America and globally. Our team executes complex M&A and capital markets transactions, providing tailored risk transfer solutions to support efficient deal execution and capital protection.
Job Summary
The Senior Analyst will play a key role in supporting the evaluation, structuring, and placement of tax insurance policies for clients across North America. This position provides significant exposure to complex tax issues, transaction execution, client advisory work, and insurance markets.
The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical foundation, exceptional attention to detail, and an interest in tax, M&A, financial services, or transactional advisory. The Senior Analyst will work directly with senior brokers, insurers, attorneys, accountants, and clients throughout the lifecycle of a transaction.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Execution & Insurance Placement
Support the end-to-end execution of tax insurance placements.
Review tax opinions, legal memoranda, due diligence reports, and transaction documents.
Assist in preparing underwriting submissions and marketing materials for insurers.
Coordinate insurer diligence requests and track underwriting timelines.
Support negotiation of policy terms, exclusions, and coverage enhancements.
Ensure transactions progress efficiently and deadlines are met.
Tax Risk Analysis
Analyze complex federal, state, local, and international tax issues.
Review tax structures and identify areas suitable for insurance solutions.
Summarize technical tax positions and key transaction risks for insurers and clients.
Assist in evaluating the strength of tax opinions and supporting authorities.
Prepare detailed analyses and internal memoranda regarding tax exposures and coverage considerations.
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