VP, M&A

Essential Functions

• Lets transactions end-to-end, including screening, structuring, diligence, pricing, negotiation, approvals, closing, and post-close transition.
• Develops the investment thesis and recommendation materials, including valuation, key risks, and clear articulation of trade-offs.
• Applies independent judgment on deal quality, pricing adequacy, and strategic fit, and provides clear recommendations to the Head of M&A and internal approval bodies.
• Serves as the primary point of accountability for deal outcomes, timelines, and key decision points.
• Captures and coordinates cross-functional teams including actuarial, claims, finance, legal, and reinsurance operations, and manages external advisors as needed.
• Leads preparation of materials for internal transaction approvals and ensures adherence to RiverStone’s transaction and risk policies.

Origination and Business Development

• Develops a prioritized deal pipeline and market view in partnership with the Head of M&A.
• Sources and evaluates acquisition, reinsurance, and other opportunities aligned with RiverStone’s strategic objectives.
• Maintains active relationships with brokers, sellers, advisors, and counterparties to generate proprietary and early-stage opportunities.
• Represents RiverStone externally in meetings with prospective counterparties and intermediaries.

Post-Close Integration and Performance Review

• Oversees integration planning and execution in partnership with business and functional leaders.
• Makes regular assessments of acquired portfolios post-close with business partners to assess performance versus underwriting/pricing expectations and to inform future deal standards.

Required Skills And Experience

• 10+ years of meaningful experience leading M&A, reinsurance, or portfolio transactions with direct ownership of deal workstreams.
• Experience in P&C insurance, reinsurance, or legacy/run-off transactions strongly preferred.
• Strong commercial judgment with the ability to assess risk-adjusted returns in ambiguous environments.
• Experience working across actuarial, claims, reinsurance, finance, or legal functions.
• Comfort engaging and partnering with Claims, Actuarial, Reinsurance, and Litigation Management stakeholders.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree

PREFERRED EDUCATION OR CERTIFICATION

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS)
• Financial designation (CPA, CFA)