Vice President, Business Development

About the role

Howden Private Capital (formerly Atlantic Global Risk), the transactional risk arm of Howden, an independent insurance broker, is seeking a Vice President, Business Development to lead and expand its commercial development across the Midwest region, with Chicago as the primary market. This market-facing role focuses on originating new relationships, creating opportunities for the brokerage team and strengthening the brand among private equity firms, corporate acquirers, investment banks and M&A law firms. The position is hybrid out of Chicago.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan for the Midwest region and generate qualified meetings and introductions for senior brokers and coverage specialists.
• Cultivate new business, primarily Representations & Warranties Insurance (RWI) and secondarily other transactional products such as tax, contingent, structured and credit insurance.
• Maintain an organized outreach process using CRM systems and reporting tools.
• Serve as an ambassador for the brand, coordinate roadshows, networking events, conferences and client entertainment, and partner with brokers and senior leadership.
• Represent Howden at industry conferences and association events, assist with Chicago client events and educational programs, and build local market intelligence.
• Work with senior brokers and deal teams to move opportunities through the sales cycle and coordinate with other specialty practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree.
• 4+ years of experience in business development, sales, investment banking, private equity, transactional legal practice, insurance brokerage or a related field.
• Demonstrated success building and managing executive-level relationships.
• Ability to travel throughout the Midwest and nationally as needed.
• Preferred: experience with private equity, investment banks, law firms or M&A advisory businesses, an existing network in the Chicago and Midwest deal community, familiarity with transactional insurance and M&A processes, and experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.

What we offer

• Expected base salary of $125,000-$150,000+, depending on experience and location; the role is FLSA-exempt.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, including health savings and reimbursement accounts.
• 401(k) retirement plan, flexible paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.