Strategy, Mergers

As the  Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions Manager you will be responsible for developing and aligning shared operations priorities with business strategies and supporting merger, acquisition and divestiture activities on behalf of shared operations. You will oversee the strategy and portfolio of projects to ensure delivery of roadmap is consistent with results expected. This role involves coordinating shared operations integration or divestiture activities for any transaction the firm completes.

Job Responsibilities:

To develop and align shared operations programs with business strategies and support any merger, acquisition, and divestiture activity pre and post transaction.

Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures

Complete due diligence activities and provide recommendations for shared operations. Develop and execute the integration plan, roadmap, and achievements as needed for each transaction. Coordinate and connect with internal and external partners to ensure alignment and collaboration. Manage the integration budget, resources, and risks. Track and report on the integration progress, performance, and benefits realization Identify and resolve integration issues and challenges. Facilitate systems, processes, policies, standard methodologies. Support the integration of people, culture, and values. Design successful change management strategies to be implemented within Shared Operations and the acquired organization. Drive continuous improvement and innovation in the M&A integration process.

Define Future State and Three-Year Roadmap

Collaborate across the organization to synthesize and develop long-term capabilities, investments, and supporting shared operations.. Evaluate and evolve the operating model to support business strategies. Build 3-year roadmap, together with client delivery leaders and service centres that deliver clear realizable benefits. Work with value realization office to document opportunities. Identify continuous improvement opportunities during the execution of the programs and work with the business process management teams to highlight areas that need to be immediately addressed.

You Bring Knowledge and Expertise

Required Experience:

5 plus years of experience in a leadership role. Solid understanding of M&A lifecycle, integration methodologies, and best practices. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders. Ability to lead multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Ability to adapt to change and ambiguity. Proficient in Microsoft Office, project management tools, and data analysis tools.

Specific Competencies required.

Living our Values

Act as culture champions both inside and outside of the Firm. Holds oneself and others accountable. Supports commitments to community and social responsibility. Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics & compliance. Acts as a servant leader by being humble, self-aware, honest & open.

Embracing Change

Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset. Foster an environment of learning, innovation and intelligent risk taking and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Seeking and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Delivering for Clients

Make choices and communicate clear plans and strategic objectives for the team. Understand current client needs and actively seek to understand and anticipate future needs. Continuously drive cost efficiency and effectiveness. Adopts a holistic mindset that considers data, analytics and insights across different geographies and business models.

Focus on Colleagues

Supports strategies and drives initiatives that attract and retain diverse and inclusive talent. Drive colleague engagement and commitment. Allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work and listen to colleagues at all levels and act on their concerns.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working

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