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Project Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

Los Angeles, CA 90071

Posted: 01/23/2026 Employment Type: Permanent Category: Insurance Specialty Job Number: 28901 Pay Rate: $90,000 - $100,000 annually

Job Description

Title: Lead Project Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions
Location: Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid – onsite 4 days per week
Job Type: Permanent/Direct-Hire
Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 annually + bonus
Industry: Insurance

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About the Role
Do you have experience in due diligence of transactional data and employee benefits experience? If so, check out this opportunity!

Our client, a large and rapidly growing national insurance brokerage and consulting firm, is seeking a Project Manager to support its Mergers & Acquisitions portfolio. This role aligns closely with an Account Manager–level profile and focuses on managing a book of business primarily supporting Private Equity–backed transactions, with some exposure to Employee Benefits. The position operates in a fast-paced environment and requires strong analytical, communication, and project coordination skills.

Job Description
The Project Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of assigned projects to ensure timely completion and adherence to scope, budget, and quality standards. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams and internal stakeholders to support M&A-related initiatives within commercial insurance operations.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading the coordination and execution of multiple small to large projects simultaneously
  • Managing project scope, timelines, costs, deliverables, and cross-functional resources
  • Creating and maintaining project implementation plans, including defining data requirements and reviewing or scrubbing data as needed
  • Communicating project status through regular updates, including system testing and data quality reviews
  • Maintaining current and accurate project planning documentation
  • Preparing data and financial reports to ensure accurate and timely communication to management
  • Monitoring and participating in quality control efforts across department projects
  • Identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities
  • Ensuring compliance with agency management system data standards and maintaining data integrity
  • Performing additional duties as assigned
This role requires minimal travel, estimated at approximately 10% annually.
Qualifications
Required
  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 1–3 years of experience in commercial lines insurance, with a strong focus on Employee Benefits
  • Experience supporting Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity–related accounts
  • General working knowledge of Employee Benefits
  • Prior experience working with a group insurance carrier or benefits brokerage firm
  • Active insurance license with the ability to meet continuing education requirements
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present data clearly
  • Strong analytical skills and comfort working with numbers and financial data
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to accept constructive feedback and adapt quickly
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
  • Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team
Preferred
  • Experience supporting complex, multi-entity insurance programs within M&A transactions
  • Exposure to both commercial P&C and benefits-related projects within a brokerage environment

Benefits
Our client’s benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life, accidental, and long-term care insurance. They prioritize financial security and offer resources to support mental health, employee assistance programs (EAP), and fitness initiatives. Additionally, they promote work-life balance and provide opportunities for professional development to help you grow both personally and professionally.
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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