Deputy Inorganic Growth Leader

Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate deal execution and integration
Support the end-to-end acquisition process and coordinate stakeholders
Identify and research acquisition and investment targets across practices and geographies
Support and project manage due diligence, including financial analysis, market research, risk assessment, and negotiation support
Lead business case development and manage internal approval processes
Assist with post-acquisition integration, including integration planning and cultural alignment
Coach and guide senior staff on building relationships with potential targets
Create and provide regular updates for OWA/IAM executive Steer Co
Develop, own, and maintain M&A materials and templates, including NDAs, business cases, fact sheets, information requests, IOIs, LOIs, transaction agreements, integration plans, and scorecards
Support the Chief Growth Officer in guiding and facilitating the Oliver Wyman Actuarial and Insurance & Asset Management inorganic growth agenda
Work closely with corporate development, finance, legal, executive, and operations teams

• Bachelors degree and 8+ years experience in M&A, Corporate Development or similar role
• Experience working in professional services or financial services or multi-national corporate environment desirable
• Knowledge of acquisition and integration concepts, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of benefit and compensation programs and related compliance matters
• Demonstrated ability to network with senior business leaders and build strong relationships
• Employment history with evidence of rapid learning, high performance, and professional growth
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills
• Excellent project/time management, prioritization, and persuasive abilities
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting and drive results
• Deep critical-thinking and problem-solving ability
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to interpret ideas and convert them to polished presentations

Demonstrates expertise in M&A processes, including acquisition, integration, and due diligence, while effectively managing stakeholder relationships and project timelines. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for guiding teams and presenting strategic insights.

• M&A Experience
• Financial Analysis
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Due Diligence

• Acquisition Concepts
• Integration Planning
• Market Research
• Risk Assessment
• Business Case Development
• Transaction Agreements
• Compliance Knowledge
• Financial Services Knowledge
• Professional Services Knowledge
• Negotiation Support

• Relationship Building
• Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Presentation Skills

• Corporate Development
• Multi-National Environment
• Benefit Programs
• Compensation Compliance
• Executive Communication

• M&A Materials
• Templates
• Scorecards
• Fact Sheets
• Information Requests