Director IT M&A - Due Diligence, Integration and Separation

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee comprehensive Buy-Side and Sell-Side assessments across critical IT domains for potential client acquisitions, with a focus on insurance technology platforms; identify key IT risks, opportunities, and investments needed, and deliver executive-level due diligence reports with strategic recommendations.

Direct IT integration and separation initiatives across insurance transactions, including life, Property and Casualty, and specialty insurers; oversee development of IT current state assessments, entanglement identification, operating model definitions, synergies, and Day one and post-close plans.

Provide thought leadership across core policy administration, claims, billing, underwriting, digital distribution, and data platforms within insurance environments; develop and execute go-to-market strategies for Technology Mergers and Acquisitions offerings focused on insurance platform modernization, digital enablement, and data-driven transformation.

Establish and manage program governance frameworks, ensuring disciplined execution across complex, regulated insurance technology landscapes; implement AI-powered tools for predictive analytics on project timelines and risks, and collaborate with senior cross-functional teams to identify technology dependencies, risks, and opportunities across actuarial, underwriting, claims, finance, and compliance functions.

Facilitate strategic discussions and lead presentations with executive IT and business stakeholders, including CIOs, CTOs, and business unit leaders.

Requirements

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in technology/business consulting and/or technology leadership, with a proven track record of leading IT transformations and advising on complex Mergers and Acquisitions transactions.
• Master's of Business Administration degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated success in leading high-impact IT-focused Mergers and Acquisitions projects with expertise in system integration/separation, platform migration, IT architecture modernization, outsourcing of IT operations, or regulatory technology implementation; advanced program management skills, with the capacity to oversee large, complex projects and deliver strategic insights to executive audiences; familiarity with leveraging AI-powered platforms for due diligence, synergy analysis, and integration/separation planning is a significant plus.
• Proven track record leading complex technology Mergers and Acquisitions engagements (pre- and post-deal) within the Financial Services industry, covering the insurance sector; in-depth knowledge of the technology and regulatory landscape specific to Financial Services, including experience with insurance platforms, trading systems, and the IT implications of regulatory requirements.
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership abilities with experience developing and executing IT strategies that align with business objectives; proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams; experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies and driving business growth in the Mergers and Acquisitions space, including client relationship management and engagement in business development activities.
• Comprehensive understanding of IT best practices and enterprise IT ecosystems, including major ERP and business application platforms, IT solutions, systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visas sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).