M&A Business Operations Analyst

ABOUT US At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence. HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions JOB OVERVIEW Reporting to the Senior Manager, M&A Business Operations, the Business Analyst plays a critical role in HUB's acquisition integration success. This position works collaboratively with M&A integration stakeholders to evaluate acquisition business operations and technology processes post-acquisition. The role requires deep property & casualty insurance expertise to effectively interview principals and operations professionals of newly acquired agencies, gathering comprehensive information about their current business operations, workflows, and applications to develop detailed gap analyses comparing acquisition current state with future state under HUB. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact M&A projects with visibility to senior leadership, contributing directly to HUB's continued growth and success in the marketplace. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Due Diligence & Discovery Interview principals, operations managers, and subject matter experts of acquired agencies to understand day-to-day operations, workflows, organizational structure, and technology utilization Conduct discovery sessions and walkthroughs to map current state business processes and identify integration friction points Identify all key business processes, technology components, legacy systems, applications, and technical platforms used to enable operations Requirements Gathering & Gap Analysis Analyze current state operations and future state requirements to identify gaps, risks, issues, and integration needs Document business and functional requirements in formal deliverables including Business Requirements Documents, PRD(s), business operations analyses, gap analyses, architecture maps, and business cases Evaluate utility of legacy systems and how they will change or interact with HUB's systems Integration Program Support Manage multiple concurrent acquisition projects and participate in team and stakeholder meetings Develop system and functional verification tests; coordinate user acceptance testing Present findings and recommendations to executives, project teams, vendors, and new acquisition partners Support development of M&A program management framework, including policies, standards, processes, and tools, and identify opportunities QUALIFICATIONS Required: 8-10 years property & casualty insurance line of business expertise with multi-line insurance agency experience required (employee benefits a plus); Bachelor's Degree (4-year degree) or equivalent work experience Experience with M&A transition and technology transformation projects, including technology infrastructure implementations, application data conversions, and software lifecycle Consultative mindset with change management experience and ability to guide acquisition teams through M&A integration Strong business acumen with ability to understand business models quickly, coupled with critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships, collaborate across all organizational layers including virtual teams, and present complex analysis to executive stakeholders Proficient with MS Excel (Advanced), Visio, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Atera reporting, InsureTech applications such as Applied Epic, Vertafore Products (BenefitPoint) and rating tools JOIN OUR TEAM Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service. Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $ 95,000 to $115,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. If you believe that your qualifications and experience surpass the minimum requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. By doing so, we will be able to keep your application on file for consideration for potential future positions within our organization. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions. Department M&A Required Experience: 5-7 years of relevant experience Required Travel: Negligible Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree) HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. 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About HUB International Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, HUB International Limited (HUB) is a leading full-service global insurance broker providing property and casualty, life and health, employee benefits, investment and risk management products and services. From offices located throughout North America, HUB’s vast network of specialists provides peace of mind on what matters most by protecting clients through unrelenting advocacy and tailored insurance solutions. For more information, please visit hubinternational.com.