Senior Manager MA

Overview:

This role is responsible for the Centre of Excellence (CoE) with expectations of M&A Delivery during deals or Strategic Initiatives.

The M&A Centre of Excellence Manager is accountable for enhancing/maintaining the CoE driving best practices in M&A which entails executing strong analytics Project/Program management communication presentation and negotiation skills to deliver in alignment to Enterprise goals.

During Mergers Acquisitions (M&A) Divestitures or Outsourcing deals the role will include supporting active Deals.

In addition the M&A Centre of Excellence Manager drives collaboration across functional teams in Enterprise; including T&O Procurement Finance Communications Audit Legal and other areas to ensure successful transitions and maximize value from a Deal or Strategic Initiative.

Core Responsibilities:

• Maintain the Centre of Excellence (CoE) with standardized processes methodology and tools to execute M&A and Strategic Initiatives across the organization

• Certify the M&A and Strategic Initiatives are adhering to Enterprise and Regulatory requirements; ultimately adhering to bank risk regulatory and compliance controls

• Assess Technology landscape of companies during Due Diligence which includes the understanding systems software networks and hardware. This includes the ability to identify potential synergies redundancies and compatibility gaps

• Analyze Information Technology systems to Senior Executives on the complexity alignment of shared technologies to streamline Operations to enhance overall efficiency

• Oversee transfer of data between companies ensuring sensitive information is securely transferred with limited to no disruption

• Illustrate advanced communication and collaboration as a liaison between a variety of key stakeholders

• Evaluate complex technical environments with ability to identify opportunities risks issues resulting in a strategic recommendation for technology integration and optimization

• Provide indepth planning coordination and of Projects/Programs from inception to completion. This includes confirming timelines are met resources are allocated efficiently and objectives are achieved

• Connects work to BMOs purpose by setting inspiration goals with clear expected outcomes and accountability; Develops the roadmap for

• Monitor and track performance to address any issues

• Lead Change Management activities including readiness assessment planning stakeholder management evaluation and sustainment

• Network with industry contacts to gather competitive insights and practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deliver projects on time within budget and within quality standards to the satisfaction of the project sponsor.

• Drive to mitigate risk to achieve the desired business outcomes.

• Directs manages and coordinates team members including other project managers business and technology resources user groups internal and external consultants and contractors as well as vendors and external regulatory organizations

• Strong technical proficiency in IT systems software applications databases networking and cybersecurity

• Familiarity with the Financial industry market competitors and M&A

• Experience in technology consulting M&A advisory project management or a related field

• Involvement with IT infrastructure assessments system integrations data migrations and postmerger optimizations is particularly relevant

• Ability to negotiate solutions resolve conflicts and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Understand how to navigate complex organizational structures and balancing competing priorities is highly valued

• Ability to work with limited supervision learn and adapt quickly.

• Willingness to travel and work nonregular business hours during deals as required.

• Advanced PowerPoint SharePoint verbal/written communication skills stakeholder management and collaboration/team skills