Transactional Risk Broker - KESSLER & CO AG

Publication date:20 June 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Zürich und

Job summary

Join Kessler, Switzerland's leading risk and insurance consultancy. Exciting opportunity in a collaborative environment.

Tasks

Support clients in M&A transactions and liability risk transfers.
Advise on structuring and placing M&A risk insurance solutions.
Negotiate M&A risk insurance policies in international contexts.

Skills

Law degree or finance experience with 2 years in M&A transactions.
Fluent in German or English, with negotiation skills in both.
Independent, responsible, and curious with strong service orientation.

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About the job

Transactional Risk Broker

Kessler is the leading Swiss company for holistic risk, insurance, and pension consulting. Founded in 1915, Kessler today employs 370 people at its headquarters in Zurich and at locations in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne, Lucerne, Neuchâtel, Sion, St. Gallen, and Vaduz.

To complement the well-coordinated team in the Private Equity and M&A Practice, we are looking for a proactive, solution-oriented, and open personality as a Transactional Risk Broker.

What to expect

Consulting and supporting our clients in M&A transactions and the transfer of liability risks from the purchase agreement
Advising clients on the selection, structuring, and placement of M&A risk insurance solutions (especially Warranty & Indemnity Insurance)
Brokerage and negotiation of M&A risk insurance policies in an international environment with a focus on M&A transactions in Switzerland
Collaboration with advising lawyers, investment banks, and other M&A advisors of our clients
Collaboration with our Marsh network

What you bring

Solid education in law (lawyer's license advantageous) or in the financial sector (investment banking)
At least 2 years of experience related to M&A transactions (at a law firm, an M&A consulting company, or an investment bank)
German or English as a native language, or business fluent in both languages (additional languages are an advantage)
Independent, responsible, and curious personality with a professional, confident appearance
Efficient, reliable, and solution-oriented working style combined with a strong service mindset

What we offer

Family business with a long-term orientation
A collegial atmosphere at eye level, characterized by respect, helpfulness, and team spirit
Flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
Independent work with plenty of creative freedom
At least 5 weeks of vacation per year
Support for further education both in terms of time and finances
Home office options depending on workload up to 2 days/week
Various company events from ski days to summer parties

Have we sparked your interest? We look forward to your application.

For further questions, please contact Ms. Sandra Müller, Head of HR, Tel. +41 44 387 87 41