IMO Due Diligence Leader

Job title: IMO Due Diligence Leader

Company: Gallagher


Job description: 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.
OverviewThe Mergers and Acquisition Due Diligence Lead is responsible for overseeing and executing the due diligence process for potential mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic investments. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, analyzing financial and operational data, assessing risks, and providing strategic recommendations to senior management. The ideal candidate will have a strong industry background, excellent analytical skills, and experience in managing complex projects.
How you’ll make an impact

• Lead and manage the due diligence process for potential M&A transactions, ensuring thorough analysis and evaluation of target companies, always acting as an ambassador of Gallagher’s culture.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors, including legal and compliance, IT, financial, HR, operational, and technical experts, to gather and analyze relevant information.
• Evaluate operational aspects of target companies, including organizational structures, operating models, sales and growth models, market position, competitive landscape, and synergies.
• Identify and assess potential risks associated with transactions, including legal, regulatory, financial, operational and integration risks, as well as coordinating mitigation steps.
• Prepare comprehensive due diligence reports and presentations for senior management and the board of directors, highlighting key findings and strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate with the M&A team to develop integration plans and strategies post-acquisition.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact M&A activities.
• Support negotiations and contribute to the development of transaction structures and terms.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements throughout the due diligence process.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or relevant professional certification preferred.
• Minimum of [5-7] years of experience in M&A due diligence, investment banking, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

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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…

We value inclusion and diversityto review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements and Pay Disclosure StatementInclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Expected salary: $98000 – 191000 per year

Location: Rolling Meadows, IL

Job date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:31:47 GMT

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