About Acrisure
A global fintech leader, Acrisure empowers millions of ambitious businesses and individuals with the right solutions to grow boldly forward. Bringing cutting-edge technology and top-tier human support together, we connect clients with customized solutions across a range of insurance, reinsurance, payroll, benefits, cybersecurity, mortgage services – and more.
In the last eleven years, Acrisure has grown in revenue from $38 million to almost $5 billion and employs over 19,000 colleagues in more than 20 countries. Our culture is defined by our entrepreneurial spirit and all that comes with it: innovation, client centricity and an indomitable will to win.
Job Summary:
The Vice President - North America Mergers & Acquisitions, will play a critical leadership role in shaping the company’s growth strategy through targeted acquisitions, strategic partnerships, divestitures, and corporate venture initiatives. This executive will lead cross-functional teams through the full deal lifecycle—sourcing, evaluating, negotiating, closing, and integrating transactions. The VP, M&A will partner closely with senior executives across Finance, Strategy,
Product, Technology, Legal, and HR to ensure deals are aligned with the company’s long-term strategic priorities and deliver measurable value.
Responsibilities:
M&A Strategy and Process
Partner closely with the Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions to drive end-to-end deal execution, including target research, due diligence, valuation and pricing, negotiation, and structuring.
Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams throughout diligence and integration phases. This includes effective collaboration and communication with internal stakeholders: executives in operations, finance & accounting, legal, HR, senior leadership, and support staff.
External parties: acquisition targets, investment bankers, advisors, and legal/regulatory experts.
Must develop and present comprehensive business cases – including market analysis, strategic fit, and financial models to internal stakeholders and external parties.
Provide strategic and financial expertise to manage pre- and post-deal activities, ensuring alignment across all functions, including HR for integration planning and workforce considerations.
Assist the Global Head of M&A in building and maintaining a strong network of industry contacts, including investment banks, private equity firms, and potential target companies.
Support the full M&A lifecycle from sourcing and underwriting to negotiation, execution, and integration.
Cross-Organizational Projects
Lead cross-functional teams—including finance, legal, operations, HR, and business unit leaders—to ensure alignment and successful execution of M&A initiatives.
Identify market trends and competitive dynamics to inform strategic investment decisions across traditional M&A, public, private, and cross-over investments.
Analyze white spaces and adjacencies for potential expansion; develop business cases (market analysis, strategic fit, economic models, and integration plans) and communicate recommendations to internal stakeholders.
Consolidate strategic insights into cohesive plans aligned with the company’s vision and present opportunities for executive review and approval.
Manage and mentor M&A team members while supporting executives across the organization in evaluating targets and partnerships. Ensure HR collaboration for cultural integration and talent alignment during diligence and post-deal phases.
Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing North American M&A team capable of managing the full deal process from sourcing to integration.
Foster a culture of collaboration, performance, and continuous learning across all functions, including HR partnerships for organizational development.
Business Case Creation and Communication
Develop and present comprehensive business cases—including market analysis, strategic fit, economic models, and integration plans—to executive stakeholders. Ensure HR considerations are incorporated into integration planning and workforce impact
assessments.
Center of Knowledge
Monitor and communicate industry activity, including M&A trends, shareholder changes, minority investments, and capacity expansions across strategic sectors.
Ability to maintain a robust database of M&A market intelligence through relationships with external parties such as investment bankers and consultants, and related insights to support investment decisions on future M&A transactions.
Financial Analysis
Collaborate with leadership to develop financial models that accurately reflect target performance, including forecasts, DCF analyses, comparable company and transaction analyses, and accretion/dilution scenarios.
Requirements:
Hands-on M&A leader with a track record of delivering results in high-pressure environments.
Emotionally intelligent and culturally aware, with strong interpersonal skills.
Agile and adaptable, able to pivot quickly between priorities.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Professional, polished, and committed to integrity and ethical standards.
Collaborative and team-oriented, with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality.
Education and Experience:
15+ years of M&A or corporate development experience within investment banking or similar strategic roles, with proven leadership in managing complex transactions.
8+ years of leading individual contributors and leaders of teams.
Strong strategic thinking and ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.
Exceptional planning, prioritization, and project management skills.
Deep experience in sourcing, underwriting, negotiating, executing, and integrating transactions.
Advanced financial acumen and modeling expertise.
Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics clearly to senior management and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams—including HR—for seamless integration and organizational alignment.
Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.
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Pay Details:
The base compensation range for this position is $280,000 - $379,000. This range reflects Acrisure's good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Placement within the range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.
Why Join Us:
At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.
Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.
Employee Benefits
We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:
Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.
Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.
Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.
Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.
… and so much more!
This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.
Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting leaves@acrisure.com.
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