Project Coordinator (Mergers & Acquisitions) - Remote

Purpose of the Role

We have ambitious growth plans with a significant element of that growth coming through acquisition. Our Acquisition, Integration & Change team are at the forefront of this, and form part of a larger team of Project Managers and Business Analysts. Our projects are always varied and allow you to gain experience and develop your skills in new areas. It is a fast-paced environment which brings challenges and successes. Teamwork is key, and we work collaboratively as a team, and with colleagues from across the business, to achieve results.

The focus is on planning, ensuring a rational schedule of work is defined and controlled, that resources/roles are aligned, and that high-quality results are achieved.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for multiple remote based co-ordinators with insurance or financial services background to work as Mergers & Acquisitions Project Coordinators and be key part of our change team working within our Advisory segment. If you are looking for variety and challenge and have an exceptional track record of project coordination support/ delivery, then we could be the right place for you.

The M&A Project Coordinator will report to the Advisory Integration Manager to perform a role working directly with and supporting Project leads on delivery of M&A deals from start through to deal completion. This includes business integration, assisting project managers with maintaining plans, creating investment presentations for Board approval, managing and reporting progress against the original investment cases.

You will work alongside the M&A Project Team to ensure that all acquisitions are kept on track and to schedule by supporting with project activity, documentation, the coordination of internal resources required, facilitating & leading on required workstreams, booking of internal/external meetings, assisting in the delivery of the acquisition & business integration projects, following up on any critical actions providing full coordinator support.

You will have:

· A background within insurance or financial services

· Solid organizational skills with multitasking skills

· The ability to manage a heavy and diverse workload with ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines

· Great interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.

· Excellent problem-solving skills, drive, and initiative

· Detail focused, able to deliver all work to Project Management policy and standards, and administer, facilitate, and manage appropriate project processes and documentation – including project change management, project planning and scheduling, and risk/issue management.

· Strong written and oral communication skills

· Initiative, proactivity, enquiring approach, resourcefulness

· Ability to work pro-actively and independently

· Excellent presentation and facilitation skills

· Strong analytical skills and good attention to detail especially when reporting

· Analytical and investigative skills, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills – individually and collaboratively

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family and be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

• Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family
• Pensions scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire
• 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing
• 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities
• The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group

We offer genuine potential for both personal and professional development, come and be part of our story and help us shape our future. So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you beginning employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. No agencies please

Why not check us out on LinkedIn to find out what life’s really like at Ardonagh.

The Ardonagh Group is one of the UK’s largest independent brokers with over 9000 dedicated and passionate professionals across the country, and worldwide, facing and dealing with our clients’ challenges, offering an enviable range of products, services and solutions to their clients. We are progressive, passionate and proud of the work we do, across all sectors of the business. Therefore, we need highly capable people to join our team to make this a reality!

So if this sounds like you, and you are looking for a new challenge where you can learn and develop your career, then this could be a great opportunity for you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Wellness programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• What are your salary expectations?
• Do you have project experience within an insurance or financial services environment?

Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: ARDLP843585