M&A Integration Project Manager

Overview

River Stone International is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-impact projects aligned with our international growth strategy. This role will be instrumental in managing the project during the period post signing of legacy insurance M&A deals. The successful candidate will also drive strategic internal change initiatives across the organization. You will work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, external vendors, and global teams to ensure successful execution and governance in line with River Stone’s project management framework.

• Deliver medium- to high-complexity business integration and strategic change projects, with a focus on insurance M&A post-deal execution.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with River Stone’s strategic objectives and adheres to established governance frameworks.
• Lead all aspects of project lifecycle management including planning, execution, governance, stakeholder communication, and reporting.
• Create and maintain project artefacts including business cases, project charters/project initiation documents, risk and issue logs, resource plans, timelines, and dashboards.
• Organize and facilitate internal and external Steering Committees, with senior leadership (including C-level executives).
• Manage coordination across multiple work streams and functions (e.g., Operations, Claims, IT, HR, Legal, Finance).
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal business sponsors, workstream leads from across the business, and external stakeholders, including 3rd party vendors as part of and consultants.
• Monitor and report on project KPIs and delivery performance, ensuring accurate and timely updates to executive stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring proactive escalation and resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices and M&A business integration playbooks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related discipline and/or Project management qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, APM PMQ).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the Financial Services or Insurance sector.
• Proven experience in leading business integration projects for insurance-related M&A deals, ideally including runoff or legacy portfolios.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end M&A lifecycle, including due diligence, post-signature integration, and change management.
• Familiarity with CRAID/RAID log management, project budgeting, resourcing, and milestone tracking.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple business units and external third parties.
• Demonstrated ability to operate within a structured PMO/governance framework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex project updates clearly to diverse audiences.
• Highly skilled in organizing and leading Steering Committees and executive project reviews.
• Proficient in using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Tempo, MS Office).
• Strong documentation and analytical skills; able to translate strategy into actionable project plans.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lead virtual/global teams and manage projects across multiple geographies and willingness to understand the local regulatory environments.

• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holiday
• Retirement Plans – 401(k) with company match to help you plan for your future
• Life Insurance – Company-paid basic life insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible work hours and hybrid work opportunities
• Employee Discounts – On products, services, or partner offerings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• Parental Leave – Paid maternity and paternity leave

River Stone International is an established global non-life run-off insurance business specialist with more than 25 years of experience. Operating in the UK company and Lloyd’s of London markets, Bermuda, U.S., and Europe, River Stone International has transacted a wide variety of deals – from insurance and reinsurance portfolio transfers to company purchases, acquiring over $17.7 billion of gross liabilities since 2010 and with around $6.7 billion of liabilities currently under management.