SVP M&A and Corporate Strategy

Sedgwick; United States; Remote; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick is seeking an experienced SVP of Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Strategy to lead the company’s global inorganic growth. The role drives end-to-end deal execution, strategic target identification, and integration to accelerate value realization across markets.

You will partner with the CEO and CFO to shape strategic investments, manage a global pipeline, and influence governance. This executive role requires deep financial acumen and cross-functional leadership across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred for strategic leadership roles.
• Extensive experience leading mergers & acquisitions and corporate strategy initiatives.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads all phases of the M&A process from target identification to post-close integration.
• Identifies acquisition targets aligned with Sedgwick’s strategy, markets, and capabilities.
• Maintains a robust global pipeline and sources deal flow with banks, PE, and advisors.
• Develops detailed financial models, synergy analyses, and investment materials for committees.
• Collaborates with legal, finance, IT, and operations for thorough due diligence and integration planning.
• Develops and executes integration strategies to preserve value and realize synergies.
• Monitors post-deal performance and communicates results to executive leadership.
• Represents Sedgwick in negotiations with targets and industry partners; drives strategic partnerships.
• Leads market intelligence to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for inorganic growth.

Skills

M&A strategy

Deal execution

Financial modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

MBA or equivalent preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Capital IQ

Job description

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. it's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.

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SVP M&A and Corporate Strategy

PRIMARY PURPOSE: TheSenior Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)is a key strategic leader responsible for driving Sedgwick's global inorganic growth agenda. The SVP leads the full lifecycle of M&A activity—including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and strategic investments with a focus on enhancing Sedgwick's market position, expanding capabilities, and accelerating innovation. The SVP works closely with the CEO, CFO, and business unit leaders to identify and execute transactions that align with the company’s long-term strategic objectives across core and emerging markets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

End-to-End Deal Execution

• Leads all phases of the M&A process—from initial target identification and outreach through due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, negotiation, and post-close integration.
• Ensures each transaction is aligned with Sedgwick’s strategic and financial goals.

Strategic Target Identification

• Partners with business unit leaders and the corporate strategy team to proactively identify acquisition targets that complement Sedgwick’s service offerings, geographic footprint, or technological capabilities.
• Conducts market scans and competitive analyses to uncover white space opportunities.

Pipeline Development and Management

• Develops and maintains a robust, global pipeline of actionable M&A opportunities.

• Establishes relationships with investment banks, private equity firms, advisors, and industry stakeholders to source proprietary deal flow.

Financial Analysis and Valuation

• Oversees the development of detailed financial models, synergy assessments, and valuation analyses.
• Leads the preparation of investment committee materials and board presentations to support decision-making.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partners with legal, finance, colleague resources, IT, compliance, and operations teams to ensure comprehensive due diligence and seamless integration planning.

• Manages internal and external resources to streamline timelines and mitigate risks.

Integration Leadership

• Develops and executes integration strategies that preserve deal value and accelerate synergy realization.
• Establishes governance structures, tracks integration milestones, and ensures cultural alignment between organizations.

Performance Monitoring and Accountability

• Reviews post-deal performance against key metrics, including revenue growth, cost synergies, and strategic fit.

• Provides regular updates to executive leadership and ensures accountability for value capture.

External Representation

• Serves as Sedgwick’s lead negotiator in discussions with target companies, advisors, and financial institutions.
• Represents the company at industry events and in strategic partnership discussions.

Market Intelligence and Opportunity Assessment

• Leads market and competitive intelligence efforts to identify emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and potential partnerships or acquisitions.
• Conducts scenario planning and risk assessments to inform strategic choices.