Group Head of Integration

Are you an experienced expert with a demonstrated history of achievements in business integration and mergers and acquisitions? Are you prepared to embrace a crucial leadership position within a vibrant and swiftly expanding insurance intermediary group? As the Group Head of Integration at PIB Group, your role will be pivotal in this energetic and rapidly expanding independent insurance intermediary conglomerate. PIB Group is actively searching for a Group Head of Integration who will spearhead the seamless assimilation of new acquisitions into our continuously growing organisation. This is a unique opportunity to drive operational efficiencies, enhance revenue opportunities, and contribute to the ongoing success of PIB Group.

**Responsibilities**:

- As the Group Head of Integration, you will play a critical role in overseeing the integration of newly acquired companies into PIB Group. Your key responsibilities will include:

- Leading the integration process across all phases, identifying synergy activities, and collaborating with finance to ensure their execution.
- Conducting thorough due diligence of COO elements to mitigate inherent risks associated with integration.
- Executing integration plans and reporting progress on all four phases, ensuring alignment with local entity and group objectives.
- Collaborating closely with management teams of acquired organisations and wider group functions to drive organisational, process, and operational efficiencies leading to margin expansion.
- Ensuring consistency in integration activities by establishing and enforcing standardized processes, standards, and organisational outcomes.
- Identifying and supporting the establishment of local Hub capabilities to enhance regional support.
- Timely, accurate, and consistent reporting of integration activities, escalating issues to the COO/CIO as needed.
- Championing continuous improvement within your area of responsibility and influencing the broader business to achieve group objectives.
- Effectively managing and overseeing the Integration team's activities, promoting a compliant and regulatory environment.

**Experience**:
Essential
- Proven experience in business integration and mergers and acquisitions.
- Demonstrated experience in driving process and operational efficiencies in collaboration with peers.
- Track record of supporting enhanced revenue opportunities through cross-border and division processes.
- Project leadership experience, with the ability to operate at both detailed and executive levels.
- International integration experience, including managing international teams.
- Budget management and cost optimization expertise.
- Consultation and influencing skills.
- Ability to engage and integrate teams with both a consultative approach and a delivery focus.

**Desirable**
- Business-oriented degree.
- Six Sigma or PMP certification.
- Proven experience in offshoring operations.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in comparable roles within the insurance or banking sectors.
- Strong technical acumen and a background in consultancy.

**Skills**:

- Demonstrated proficiency in leading and fostering collaboration within cross-jurisdictional teams.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and engagement abilities.
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Adept at fostering productive collaboration and contributing to cohesive teamwork.
- Skilled in coaching and mentoring to drive individual and team growth.
- Agility in navigating intricate and dynamic environments.
- Adept at innovative and lateral problem-solving.
- Fluent in English is essential; proficiency in Spanish, German, French, Italian, Polish, and Greek is desirable.

**Attributes**:

- A driven and self-initiating individual comfortable assuming responsibility with minimal oversight.
- Flourishes in situations of uncertainty, readily adapting to rapid changes.
- Demonstrates resilience and a proactive approach when confronted with challenges.
- Cultivates a deeply collaborative and proactive mindset.

At PIB Group, we recognize the importance of rewarding top talent. We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a competitive base salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. Your hard work and dedication will be recognized and rewarded as you play a crucial role in driving our integration efforts and contributing to the continued growth and success of PIB Group.

**Why Work For Us?**PIB Group is a dynamic independent insurance intermediary group that provides specialist commercial insurance solutions across the UK market and beyond. Launched in 2015, PIB has grown rapidly through acquisitions and by employing outstanding individuals with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the insurance market. The PIB Group offers a range of specialist teams, products and services to clients throughout the UK, Channel Islands, Ireland, Germany and Poland.

Are you interested in becoming a valued member of the driving force behind our success? If you're looking to take the next exciting step in your career with an ambitious company then PIB Group could be a career destination for you. PIB has many qualities that make it special, especially our culture. As an employer, we aim to make PIB a great place to work and care about the things that our people tell us are important to them and motivates them to go the extra mile.

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