M&A Merger Analyst

M&A Merger Analyst • Rolling Meadows, Illinois • Finance • 45647 • $61,000 - $119,000 • Fully Remote Worker Introduction At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they’re free to grow, lead, and innovate. You’ll be backed by our digital ecosystem: a client-centric suite of consulting tools making it easier for you to meet your clients where they want to be met. Advanced data and analytics providing a comprehensive overview of the risk landscape is at your fingertips. Here, you’re not just improving clients' risk profiles, you’re building trust. You’ll find a culture grounded in teamwork, guided by integrity, and fueled by a shared commitment to do the right thing. We value curiosity, celebrate new ideas, and empower you to take ownership of your career while making a meaningful impact for the businesses we serve. If you’re ready to bring your unique perspective to a place where your work truly matters; think of Gallagher. How you'll make an impact Responsible for facilitating and managing integration efforts resulting from a merger or acquisition. Works with a team of dedicated cross functional integration resources to efficiently and effectively combine two companies into one entity in terms of financial processes and reporting, systems and operations. Supports such team(s) in recommending, organizing, planning and managing projects and/or programs to effectively integrate business operations and achieve results for post acquisitions, namely with respect to the accounting functions. The Specialist will focus on planning for and executing integration strategies for ensuring a smooth transition of newly acquired entities. Provides analytical support and develop systematic work processes, measurement tools and monitoring systems to guide post-integration efforts and for determining effectiveness and success of the post-integration process. Ensures that all AJG Finance Policy Manual and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements are met. Develops solutions based on subject expertise. #APIntegration About You Required: Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience required. Overnight and/or day travel may be required up to 25% of the time. Preferred: Thorough knowledge of the insurance brokerage industry. Accounting or Finance degree preferred. Insurance brokerage systems (ex: TAM or AMS360), accounting experience, and experience in Brokerage Operations highly desirable. Project Management experience highly preferred. Behaviors: Ability to motivate, influence, lead and adapt training skills to others' abilities. Strong teamwork orientation; willingness to help larger team meet goals and responsibilities. Compensation and benefits We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. 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... • *The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process. We value inclusion and diversity 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. Apply tot his job