M&A Integration Project Manager

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 be driving 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.
• 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.
• 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.

We believe in taking care of our team and helping our employees thrive both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

* 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.

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