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KPMG US · 1 day ago

Manager, M&A Execution (Insurance Sector Focus, Including MGAs)

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

KPMG is a leading advisory practice currently experiencing tremendous client demand and growth. They are seeking a Manager to join their Strategy practice, responsible for developing strategic plans, implementing cost programs, and leading transformation initiatives in the insurance sector.

Financial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop enterprise wide and initiative specific strategic plans

Design and implement cost take-out programs across core insurance functions, including claims, underwriting, policy administration, and MGA oversight

Conduct operational diagnostics and benchmarking (e.g., loss adjustment expense, underwriting productivity, commission structures)

Lead transformation initiatives such as target operating models, core system modernization, automation of claims and underwriting workflows, and shared services optimization

Evaluate MGA performance and cost structures, including delegated authority compliance, commission models, and technology enablement

Partner with client leadership to align cost initiatives with strategic goals such as growth, compliance, and customer experience

Develop proprietary benchmarks and frameworks for insurance operational excellence, including MGA-specific metrics

Contribute to business development and thought leadership on cost transformation in insurance

Qualification

M&A OperationsOperational Due DiligencePerformance ImprovementStrategic Cost ManagementChange ManagementProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsBusiness AcumenCustomer ProfitabilityOrganizational Restructuring

Required

Minimum of five years external consulting experience in a client-facing strategy discipline at a Big 4 firm, major strategy firm, or a boutique strategy firm, with a focus on private equity due diligence, operational due diligence, and performance improvement

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, or other related field

Experience helping Financial Services firms conduct thorough analysis of potential acquisition targets, including assessing and executing operational due diligence and performance improvements

Solid experience in project/program management, strategic cost management, operational improvement, customer profitability, discount optimization, organizational restructuring, change management and/or corporate turnarounds

Strong business acumen with deep analytical/problem solving skills and the ability to understand how business model decisions impact operating model design/execution across operations, technology, and organizational design

Ability and willingness to travel as necessary

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future