West Monroe

West Monroe

Senior Manager, M&A (Insurance Value Creation)

Chicago; Minneapolis; New York · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
Cloud PlatformsStakeholder ManagementBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationM&APerformance ManagementIntellectual PropertyLeadershipCommunicationMentoringPublic Speaking

About the role

  • At West Monroe, our people are our business.
  • We pride ourselves on bringing a different mindset to consulting-one that is highly collaborative, flexible, and tenacious.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex technology, operations, and business transformation engagements for Private Equity and Corporate Strategic clients across the transaction lifecycle, including platform acquisitions, mergers, integrations, carve-outs, and value creation initiatives.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive client stakeholders, including CIOs, CTOs, CFOs, business leaders, and Private Equity operating partners.
  • Lead pre-close technology and operational due diligence efforts by assessing risks, identifying value creation opportunities, and developing actionable recommendations for investors and corporate buyers.
  • Oversee post-close integration, separation, and transformation programs, including Day 1 readiness, operating model design, technology modernization, systems integration, data strategy, and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Provide executive-level guidance on technology investments, operating model decisions, organizational design, and transformation roadmaps.
  • Lead executive steering committees, workshops, and client presentations while effectively managing complex stakeholder environments.
  • Identify risks, resolve issues proactively, and drive measurable business outcomes for clients.
  • Develop and enhance methodologies, frameworks, accelerators, and intellectual property supporting technology due diligence, post-close execution, and value creation.
  • Collaborate across West Monroe practices-including Software, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data & AI, and Customer Solutions-to deliver integrated client solutions.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop consultants, managers, and senior consultants while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of consulting, M&A advisory, technology consulting, or operational leadership experience within the Insurance industry.
  • Deep expertise across Insurance subsectors, including brokers, carriers, MGAs, InsurTech, insurance services/BPO, and FinTech.
  • Strong understanding of enterprise technology, cloud platforms, software products, digital transformation, data strategy, and technology operating models.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%
  • Significant experience leading technology and operational due diligence, post-merger integration, carve-outs, and value creation initiatives for Private Equity investors and corporate strategics.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex consulting engagements and leading multidisciplinary teams.
  • Proven track record developing executive-level client relationships and serving as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders.
  • Experience leading business development efforts, including originating opportunities, developing proposals, and expanding client accounts.
  • Exceptional communication, executive presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience managing engagement economics and profitability.
  • Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop consulting teams while fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture.
  • travel is typically short-term (2-3 days on-site per diligence project, with higher travel during post-close execution).

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

Company info

  • Our people-first culture is core to our identity, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where unique perspectives drive impactful results.
  • We are seeking a Senior Manager with deep experience iMergers & Acquisitions (M&A) to help lead our growing Insurance Value Creation vertical.

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