Global IMO Earnout Leader
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Location: Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
Description:
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.
Overview
The Merger & Acquisition Earnout Optimization Lead is responsible for enabling the earnout success of merger partners. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that earnout agreements are strategically aligned with the merger partner's financial and operational goals and have clear paths for achievement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and business development, P&L management, strategic planning, and M&A transactions, with a focus on maximizing value and minimizing risks
How you'll make an impact
Earnout Strategy Development: Risk Management: Cross-Functional Collaboration: Performance Monitoring: Continuous Improvement:
About You
Preferred Skills:
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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:
Other benefits include:
We value inclusion and diversity
Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements and Pay Disclosure Statement
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.
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.
Overview
The Merger & Acquisition Earnout Optimization Lead is responsible for enabling the earnout success of merger partners. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that earnout agreements are strategically aligned with the merger partner's financial and operational goals and have clear paths for achievement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and business development, P&L management, strategic planning, and M&A transactions, with a focus on maximizing value and minimizing risks
How you'll make an impact
- Develop and implement strategies for earnout achievement for new merger partners in alignment with corporate objectives.
- Analyze potential earnout scenarios and their financial implications.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with earnout achievement.
- Develop contingency plans to address potential earnout challenges.
- Work closely with local / regional leadership, along with legal, finance, and operational teams to ensure seamless operationalization of earnout agreements.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align on earnout objectives and outcomes.
- Track and report on the performance of earnout agreements.
- Provide insights and recommendations for optimizing earnout outcomes.
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices related to earnouts.
- Implement process improvements to enhance earnout optimization strategies.
About You
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- Extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on earnout structures.
- Strong business development, cross-selling skills.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proven track record of optimizing earnout agreements in previous roles.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in the insurance or financial services industry.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to M&A transactions.
- Strong project management skills.
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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 and Pay Disclosure Statement
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.