Application Integration Specialist- Mergers & Acquisitions

Arthur J. Gallagher · Rolling Meadows

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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

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. 

Required:

• 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 

Desired: 

• 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 

Work Traits: 

• 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 

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being 
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning 
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership 
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact 

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)

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. 

Required:

• 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 

Desired: 

• 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 

Work Traits: 

• 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 

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