Hyperiongrp

Hyperiongrp

Business Development - Vice President

Los Angeles - Century Park E · Exec · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$90k-$150kDetected 5 days ago
Data VisualizationSalesforceCRMBusiness DevelopmentM&ALeadershipCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeProperty & CasualtyCFA

About the role

  • You will help expand our relationships with private equity sponsors, strategic acquirers, investment banks, and leading M&A law firms throughout California and the broader Western U.S. market.

Responsibilities

  • Support all Howden Private Capital business development efforts across the West Coast, with a primary focus on San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Seattle, and other key Western U.S. markets.
  • Develop, maintain, and report on a disciplined regional outreach strategy, including a tiered account plan and named-target list.
  • Organize and host roadshows across key West Coast financial centers, including pre-meeting preparation, coordination with internal deal teams, and post-meeting follow-up to drive sustained pipeline development.
  • Partner with the senior RWI broking team on pitches, meeting preparation forms (MPFs), and tailored client materials for priority accounts.
  • Coordinate with Howden's broader U.S. Property & Casualty and Specialty teams to identify cross-sell opportunities and deliver an integrated client experience across transactional, management liability, cyber, and other specialty insurance lines.
  • Serve as a thought partner to leadership on West Coast market dynamics, competitive positioning, and product strategy.
  • We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
  • Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Working knowledge of M&A transaction dynamics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage senior executives and external clients.
  • Education
  • 4-7 years experience in business development, sales, brokerage, investment banking, M&A legal practice, private equity, or a closely related transactional role.
  • Strong network within the West Coast private equity, venture capital, corporate M&A, investment banking, or legal community-or a demonstrated ability and clear plan to build one.
  • Proven track record of developing and converting commercial relationships into revenue generating opportunities.
  • willingness to learn RWI and the broader transactional insurance product suite is more important than direct product experience.
  • Self-starter mentality with strong organizational and relationship-management skills.
  • Willingness to travel throughout the Western U.S. and nationally as needed (estimated 30 40%).
  • Core Capabilities/What Sets You Apart
  • Exposure to RWI, Tax, Contingent Risk, M&A advisory, private equity, or transactional legal work.
  • Familiarity with the West Coast sponsor ecosystem, including firms such as Thoma Bravo, Francisco Partners, TPG, Golden Gate Capital, GI Partners, Marlin Equity, H.I.G. Capital, Clearlake Capital, Vista Equity Partners, Genstar Capital, Summit Partners, and leading technology-focused investors and acquirers.

Nice to have

  • JD, Bar Admission, CFA, or other relevant transactional/M&A credentials strongly preferred 2 Experience

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills Work Environment
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Hybrid Model: 3-4 days/week in-office in Los Angeles with periodic travel
  • Compensation: $90,000-150,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
  • Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
  • Reasonable adjustments

Compensation

  • Annual Discretionary Bonus - tied to individual and team performance.
  • $90,000-150,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO, and access to Howden's global mobility and development programs.
  • Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

Company info

  • 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.
  • What do we offer in return?
  • At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type.
  • Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
  • We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Familiarity with the West Coast sponsor ecosystem, including firms such as Thoma Bravo, Francisco Partners, TPG, Golden Gate Capital, GI Partners, Marlin Equity, H

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