[Hiring] Merger & Acquisition Consultant @Gallagher

Role Description

The Merger & Acquisition Consultant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the IMO. They will shape an integration challenge into a cohesive plan for solutioning, and they will lead meetings to drive teams to resolution. They will also conduct ad-hoc analyses to support critical workstream activities and develop presentations for executive meetings and other critical integration meetings as needed. This role will primarily report to the Senior Manager, IMO Lead. They will focus on a subset of the workstreams in the integration and will be deployed ad-hoc for execution support as needed.

• Utilize exceptional problem-solving skills to provide decision support and execution support for the IMO and workstreams.
• Synthesize data and information into defined problems, identify potential solutions, and lead meetings to drive teams to execute work needed for resolution.
• Leverage exceptional analytical skills to build visuals that demonstrate problems and measure progress.
• Develop materials for executive meetings.
• Support the Project Management and Administrative function of the IMO as needed.
• Support the QC and facilitate updates of Planview data for their assigned workstreams.
• Collect and analyze data and other input from workstreams to build materials for executive meetings.
• Lead the tracking of integration resourcing, budget, and synergies.
• Coordinate with workstreams' Project Managers to manage the cadence of status updates and collect information needed to shape cross-functional solutioning.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of management consulting experience (minimum 1 year of experience on integration planning and post-merger integration).
• Comfortable with analyzing data to build robust models and communicate insights.
• Experience driving PMO and managing complex projects with multiple workstreams across functions and departments.
• Fluent in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• (Preferred) Experience working with an Insurance broker or other company within the Insurance industry.
• (Preferred) Experience with due diligence, org design, and change management.
• (Preferred) Experience with data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI and Think-Cell.
• (Preferred) Advanced skills with data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, or R.

Requirements

• Develop materials and lead meetings to provide decision support for IMO leadership and the Steering Committee.
• Leverage an understanding of the M&A lifecycle to identify cross-workstream risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Surface critical challenges for leadership by synthesizing how workstreams fit together and framing integration challenges.
• Develop robust hypotheses and propose solutions to cross-functional groups and leadership.
• Develop visuals that help frame challenges and measure progress.
• Provide execution support for workstreams by leading cross-functional integration planning and solutioning initiatives.
• Utilize exceptional analytical skills to synthesize high volumes of information and data into a clear summary of the underlying situation, key complications, and best alternatives.
• Drive resolution of risks, issues, and dependencies by facilitating cross-functional solutioning sessions, documenting plans for resolution, and engaging key stakeholders to drive plans to completion.
• Ability to quickly deliver value in a dynamic situation, identifying and providing ad-hoc analyses and execution support to executive stakeholders where needed.
• Execute processes to govern IMO project management and administrative activities.
• Leverage Planview data and engage directly with workstream leads and project managers to build materials for meetings (both executive-facing and workstream-focused).
• Coordinate directly with workstreams to track and report on progress via an integration project management tool (Planview).
• Support the Project Manager and Administrator by advising workstream leads / PMs on best practices for managing Planview data.
• Drive effective cross-workstream meetings and other critical path meetings with workstreams.
• Partner with workstream leaders and Project Managers to collect data required for IMO and Integration Finance leadership to track resourcing, budgets, and synergies.

Company Description

Gallagher GCoE LatAm is part of Gallagher’s global network of Centers of Excellence, designed to deliver scalable, high-quality, and cost-effective solutions. Guided by enterprise priorities and a commitment to long-term value creation, GCoE LatAm positions itself as a dynamic and future-ready partner for our businesses and our people.

• What makes us different is The Gallagher Way, our shared commitment to doing business the right way, supporting each other, and creating opportunities to learn and grow.
• Through strategic service planning and the power of global talent, we drive operational efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth across the region while fostering a collaborative environment where every colleague is valued, respected, and encouraged to explore new ideas.
• At GCoE LatAm, you’ll find more than a place to work. You’ll discover a culture where curiosity is celebrated, career journeys are supported, and the impact of your contributions can be seen around the world.