🚀 Director, IT M&A - Due Diligence, Integration, and Separation

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Overview

KPMG is seeking a Director to join our KPMG Strategy practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assess information technology (IT) opportunities and risks in the context of banking and capital markets M&A, including integration and separation of platforms, systems, and technology; develop actionable plans and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Evaluate the technology performance of complex organizations, including front-to-back office systems, and develop strategies for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and digital transformation.
• Provide program management (IT Integration Management Office, IT Separation Management Office) and strategic planning to support the integration or separation of IT operations during mergers, acquisitions, or divestitures—especially in core infrastructure and risk systems.
• Oversee offshoring and outsourcing of high-cost IT functions, support renegotiation of key vendor contracts (e.g., trading platforms, cloud services), and identify opportunities to enhance IT governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive the development and presentation of final deliverables, including technology due diligence reports, integration/separation roadmaps, and IT operating model designs.
• Lead go-to-market strategies, ensure quality delivery of engagements, and support the development of junior team members.

Qualifications

• A minimum of eight years external consulting experience for a technology/business consulting firm or a combination of external consulting and technology industry experience, including a track record of driving major IT-related business change, proficiency in IT-related M&A integrations/separations, logical strategy development, systems life cycle management, data modeling, and architecture visioning.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field from an accredited university/college. Proficiency in IT infrastructure best practices and the essential requirements necessary to ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of infrastructure solutions and standards.
• Deep understanding of the technical requirements needed to design, construct, and manage data center and server room environments, as well as to deploy, manage and maintain information technology solutions, including UNIX servers, Windows servers, Linux servers, SAN, NAS, and virtualization.
• Demonstrated experience developing relationships with senior-level clients in a professional services environment with proven revenue results/client satisfaction; able to understand client needs and identify applicable service line solutions.
• Excellent foundational consulting skills: analytical, written and verbal communication, strong executive presence, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.

Benefits and Additional Information

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding salary ranges and offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. The Total Rewards package includes medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a suite of personal well-being benefits. Details about benefits are available on the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work. Salary ranges vary by location. California salary range shown below is provided for reference.

California Salary Range: $ - $

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. No phone calls or agencies please.

Employment details

• Seniority level
• Director

• Employment type
• Full-time

• Job function
• General Business

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