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

About the role

The Director Insurance IT M&A is responsible for leading IT due diligence, integration, and separation activities related to insurance transactions. Overall, the role demands a strategic, experienced leader capable of guiding large-scale insurance IT M&A projects, delivering strategic insights, and fostering growth in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive buy-side and sell-side assessments of insurance IT platforms, identifying risks and strategic opportunities.
• Manage IT integration and separation initiatives across various insurance sectors, including life, property & casualty, and specialty insurers.
• Provide thought leadership on core insurance technology platforms such as policy administration, claims, billing, underwriting, and digital distribution.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks, leveraging AI tools for project analytics, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to address technology dependencies and risks.
• Lead strategic discussions with executive IT and business leaders, including CIOs and CTOs.
• Uphold professional integrity and foster a respectful work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years in technology/business consulting or technology leadership, with proven experience in IT transformations and M&A advisory within financial services, especially insurance.
• Willingness to travel; authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Skills

• Advanced expertise in system integration, platform migration, IT modernization, and regulatory technology implementation.
• Strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge of IT best practices, enterprise ecosystems, and regulatory requirements.