Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Financial Specialist
Gallagher
Introduction Discover 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 impact The 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 You Required: 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 benefits On 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 diversity Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements Inclusion 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.
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