M&A Integration Project Manager
RiverStone International is seeking a highly experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-impact projects aligned with our international growth strategy. This role will be instrumental in managing the project during the period post signing of legacy insurance M&A deals. The successful candidate will also be driving strategic internal change initiatives across the organization. You will work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, external vendors, and global teams to ensure successful execution and governance in line with RiverStone’s project management framework.
Responsibilities
• Deliver medium- to high-complexity business integration and strategic change projects, with a focus on insurance M&A post-deal execution.• Ensure project delivery aligns with RiverStone’s strategic objectives and adheres to established governance frameworks.
• Lead all aspects of project lifecycle management including planning, execution, governance, stakeholder communication, and reporting.
• Create and maintain project artefacts including business cases, project charters/project initiation documents, risk and issue logs, resource plans, timelines, and dashboards.
• Organize and facilitate internal and external Steering Committees, with senior leadership (including C-level executives).
• Manage coordination across multiple workstreams and functions (e.g., Operations, Claims, IT, HR, Legal, Finance).
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal business sponsors, workstream leads from across the business, and external stakeholders, including 3rd party vendors as part of and consultants.
• Monitor and report on project KPIs and delivery performance, ensuring accurate and timely updates to executive stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, ensuring proactive escalation and resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery practices and M&A business integration playbooks.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or related discipline and/or Project management qualification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, APM PMQ).• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management within the Financial Services or Insurance sector.
• Proven experience in leading business integration projects for insurance-related M&A deals, ideally including runoff or legacy portfolios.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end M&A lifecycle, including due diligence, post-signature integration, and change management.
• Familiarity with CRAID/RAID log management, project budgeting, resourcing, and milestone tracking.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple business units and external third parties.
• Demonstrated ability to operate within a structured PMO/governance framework.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to convey complex project updates clearly to diverse audiences.
• Highly skilled in organizing and leading Steering Committees and executive project reviews.
• Proficient in using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Tempo, MS Office).
• Strong documentation and analytical skills; able to translate strategy into actionable project plans.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Ability to lead virtual/global teams and manage projects across multiple geographies and willingness to understand the local regulatory environments.
Benefits
We believe in taking care of our team and helping our employees thrive both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holiday
• Retirement Plans – 401(k) with company match to help you plan for your future
• Life Insurance – Company-paid basic life insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible work hours and hybrid work opportunities
• Employee Discounts – On products, services, or partner offerings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• Parental Leave – Paid maternity and paternity leave
RiverStone International is an established global non-life run-off insurance business specialist with more than 25 years of experience. Operating in the UK company and Lloyd’s of London markets, Bermuda, U.S., and Europe, RiverStone International has transacted a wide variety of deals – from insurance and reinsurance portfolio transfers to company purchases, acquiring over $17.7 billion of gross liabilities since 2010 and with around $6.7 billion of liabilities currently under management.