IntroductionDiscover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
How you'll make an impactThe Mergers & Acquisitions Specialist Senior is primarily focused on developing and managing the merger and acquisition activities of the organization, under direction of M&A Leadership. They assist in the valuation of acquisition targets, conduct due diligence, negotiate deals, and integrate acquired companies into the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Manages and delivers M&A transactions of moderate to high complexity, with a strong degree of independence.
- Collaborate with legal, finance, and other teams to draft and review legal agreements. Assist with negotiations with certain target companies, including deal structuring, pricing, and terms.
- Identify important risks, opportunities, and integration challenges associated with each transaction.
- Collaborate across various functional areas on M&A transactions at all stages from initial introduction through integration planning and closing.
- Coordinate the integration/migration of acquisitions into AJG’s centralized accounting and finance processes within the established timeframes.
- Communication and interaction with key Gallagher stakeholders (i.e., members of the ELC and GOC, Area Presidents, etc.), external advisors, including investment bankers, legal counsel, and other third-parties.
About YouRequired:
- Bachelor's degree and 7 years related experience required.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Well-rounded commercial and economic awareness and understanding of the financial markets.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- 5 or more years of related experience required.
- Excellent, customer-centric oral and written communication skills.
- Strong technical skills across Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with Microsoft Excel (e.g. HLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Conditional Logic Functions (IF, AND, OR), Financial Functions (NPV, IRR, PV, etc.).
- Flexibility in terms of working hours, occasional travel.
- Insurance or insurance brokerage industry experience is a plus, especially with employee benefits.
- CPA Candidate/Certification is preferred.
Behaviors/Personal Attributes:
- Detail oriented, strong organization skills, and ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Highly motivated with a strong work ethic; able to operate independently and with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and project management skills.
- Ability to work and interact smoothly and effectively with multi-faceted teams (e.g. Compliance, Operations, HR, Technology, etc.).
- Ability to handle pressure, prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and accurately.
- Analytical thinker with excellent problem solving skills.
Compensation and benefitsOn top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(K) and Roth options
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
- Educational expense reimbursement
- Paid parental leave
Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
- Training programs
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
- Charitable matching gift program
- And more...
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