Application Integration Specialist- Mergers & Acquisitions

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

About The Position

The M&A Application Integration Specialist is responsible for leading the integration of Merger & Acquisition and existing application integrations with Corporate Applications owned by the GTS Corporate Applications team. This position serves as an integrations subject matter expert (SME), supporting processes, and implementing improvements. The Application Integration Specialist ensures appropriate controls are in place and integrates data for decision makers and business owners to support integration and rationalization of M&A entities’ applications with Corporate Applications. The Application Integration Specialist also provides administrative and project support to the team

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of experience working with complex application data integration and rationalization, especially M&A data integration
Experience integrating business processes and data between multiple on-premises and cloud applications
Working "hands-on" knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle and project management methodologies
Corporate Applications acumen, especially Financial
Strong business and technical process flow software (e.g., Visio, Lucid)
Strong PC skills, including experience using MS Office Products, especially Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint
Excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skills
Experience working with off-shore or remote development/support teams

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, or related field
Strong SQL query skills for both on-premises and cloud hosted databases (e.g., Snowflake)
Experience working in large enterprises with domestic and international locations
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to work at a fast pace and cope with conflicting deadlines
Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service
Good analytical and problem solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Dependable, hardworking, professional, self-starter, able to work well with cross-functional teams
Ability to perform both project management and business/systems analysis

Responsibilities

Serve as GTS Corporate applications SME associated with integration and rationalization of M&A applications into Corporate Applications.
Determine the best technical functionality, content, processes, and procedures.
Analyze data, document source-to-target mapping, read data models, perform data mining, and assist with data profiling.
Assist with the design and implementation of operational and system enhancements to ensure production capabilities are both effective and efficient.
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and technology staff, including off-shore personnel, to ensure that communication is open and ongoing.
Serve as liaison between stakeholders and project management teams to keep initiatives moving forward smoothly and in accordance with project plans.
Define project scope, deliverable priorities, and recommend alternative solutions.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program