VP, Integration Management (CIT/financial services exp.)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior leadership to define integration objectives and ensure alignment with the company's strategic vision
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of operations, systems, and processes
• Develop and implement comprehensive integration plans, including timelines, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor progress and provide regular updates to the executive team and other stakeholders including holding Steering meetings as needed
• Foster a positive and inclusive culture that supports the successful integration of employees from the acquired company
• Lead Gap Analysis and MoSCoW assessment in order to shape project scope and timeline
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between different departments or teams to ensure smooth integration of processes and systems
• Identify and resolve integration-related issues or conflicts that may arise
• Develop and implement strategies to improve integration processes and workflows
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across different systems and databases
• Manage integration project managers, to ensure they are completing tasks and delivering on key milestones on time and within budget
• Where applicable, provide or collaborate to provide training and support to users on new systems or processes
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure successful integration

Requirements

• A minimum of twelve years’ experience in financial services with at least seven in a leadership role
• Experience in Retirement industry required
• Collective Investment Trust (CIT) experience required (creating, launching or distributing products)
• Overall leadership of integration projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget
• Lead and motivate teams with a focus on collaboration and partnership
• Effective communication with all levels of the organization
• Prominent written and presentation skills with an emphasis on senior management communication and partnership
• The ability to identify and resolve integration-related issues
• Critical thinking, attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• A strong command for influencing change management and business-readiness
• Adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with specific, planned deadlines
• The ability to bring the right people together to ensure conflict resolution quickly
• Influence decision-making to ensure the right outcomes against the strategy
• Willingness to travel

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum twelve years’ experience in financial services with at least seven in a leadership role and experience with acquisition integration management. Experience in Retirement industry required. Collective Investment Trust (CIT) experience required (creating, launching or distributing products).

Skills

Strategic thinker with strong leadership skills; extensive retirement industry background; Collective Investment Trust (CIT); and project management experience.

Benefits

Base salary range: $140,000 - $180,000, exclusive of any bonuses and benefits.

Other rewards and benefits may include: 401(k) match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid-Time-Off, etc.