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

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KPMG is currently seeking a Director Insurance IT M&A - Due Diligence, Integration and Separation to join our practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee comprehensive Buy-Side and Sell-Side assessments across critical IT domains for potential client acquisitions, witha 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, anddata 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 andlead presentations with executive IT and business stakeholders, including CIOs,CTOs, and business unit leaders
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in technology/business consulting and/or technology leadership, with a proven track record of leadingIT 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 at least 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 project sand 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 alignwith 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
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed to serve client needed
• Applicants mustbe authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for…