Responsibilities - Lead and grow the firm's Private Equity & M&A; insurance practice across Canada.

- Develop and execute the strategic vision for the practice, identifying new market opportunities and driving revenue growth.
- Advise private equity firms, portfolio companies, and corporate clients on transactional risk and insurance solutions.
- Originate and manage complex M&A; insurance placements, including Warranty & Indemnity, Tax, Contingent Liability, and other transactional products.
- Build and strengthen relationships with private equity sponsors, legal advisors, investment banks, and other deal professionals.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to deliver integrated solutions across Property & Casualty, Financial Lines, Employee Benefits, and specialty practices.
- Mentor and develop team members while contributing to the firm's broader leadership initiatives.
- Represent the firm within the Canadian deal community through networking, industry events, and thought leadership.

The Ideal

Candidate - 15+ years of industry experience.

- Proven experience within Transactional Risk,



Private Equity, M&A;, Financial Lines, or a closely related specialty.
- Established relationships within the Canadian private equity and M&A; ecosystem.
- Strong business development track record and ability to originate new client relationships.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, whether through team management or practice development.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to balance client delivery and commercial growth.
- Entrepreneurial approach and desire to help shape the future direction of a growing business.

Why This

Opportunity?

- Chance to lead and grow a strategic, high-profile practice.
- Backing of a respected privately owned brokerage with an entrepreneurial culture.
- Significant autonomy to influence strategy and build the practice.
- Access to an established client base and strong leadership support.
- Competitive compensation package with meaningful long-term growth opportunities

📌 Practice Leader – PE/M&A (Montreal)
🏢 Oliver James Associates
📍 Montreal