Insurance M&A - Technology Integration Lead

Caraffi; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Caraffi leads upcoming M&A technology integration initiatives across a portfolio of acquisitions in the US. The role oversees integration of systems, data, cybersecurity, and operating models to unlock value and drive growth.

You will partner with executive leadership and PE stakeholders, directing roadmaps and governance across applications, cloud platforms, and infrastructure to ensure seamless consolidation and value realisation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years delivering large-scale technology transformation or integration programmes.
• Experience in insurance, broking, financial services, or acquisitive organisations.
• Experience integrating multiple acquired businesses simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of enterprise apps, cloud, cybersecurity, and data architecture.
• Experience working with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders.
• Proven track record managing programmes with budgets exceeding $10M-$50M+.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technology integration activities for acquired insurance businesses.
• Partner with M&A teams during due diligence to assess technology capabilities, risks and integration requirements.
• Develop and execute integration roadmaps for acquired brokers, MGAs and specialty insurance businesses.
• Drive consolidation and migration of core insurance platforms, CRM systems and business applications.
• Lead data migration, reporting and governance initiatives.
• Coordinate cybersecurity, infrastructure and cloud integration activities.
• Define integration standards, playbooks and repeatable processes.
• Manage third-party technology partners and consulting firms.
• Establish programme governance, risk management and executive reporting.
• Track synergy delivery, cost savings and value realisation targets.
• Support separation and carve-out activity when required.

Skills

M&A integration

Technology integration

Cloud platforms

Cybersecurity

Data architecture

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Vendor management

Job description

Compensation: $200,000 - $290,000 Base + Bonus

Our client is a leading US insurance brokerage is seeking an experienced M&A Technology Integration Lead to drive technology and operational integration activity across a portfolio of acquisitions.

As the business continues to grow through acquisition, this individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring newly acquired brokerages, MGAs and specialist insurance businesses are successfully integrated into the wider organisation.

Working closely with executive leadership, business stakeholders and technology teams, you will lead integration programmes covering systems, applications, infrastructure, data, cybersecurity and operating model alignment.

This is a highly visible role with direct influence on acquisition success, business value realisation and future growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technology integration activities for acquired insurance businesses.
• Partner with M&A teams during due diligence to assess technology capabilities, risks and integration requirements.
• Develop and execute integration roadmaps for acquired brokers, MGAs and specialty insurance businesses.
• Drive consolidation and migration of core insurance platforms, CRM systems and business applications.
• Lead data migration, reporting and governance initiatives.
• Coordinate cybersecurity, infrastructure and cloud integration activities.
• Define integration standards, playbooks and repeatable processes.
• Manage third-party technology partners and consulting firms.
• Establish programme governance, risk management and executive reporting.
• Track synergy delivery, cost savings and value realisation targets.
• Support separation and carve-out activity when required.

Experience Required

• 10+ years of experience delivering large-scale technology transformation or integration programmes.
• Significant M&A integration experience within insurance, broking, financial services or highly acquisitive organisations.
• Experience integrating multiple acquired businesses simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, cloud platforms, cybersecurity and data architecture.
• Experience working with executive leadership and private equity stakeholders.
• Proven track record managing programmes with budgets exceeding $10M-$50M+.
• Strong vendor management and stakeholder engagement skills.