Director, Banking and Payments IT M&A – Due Diligence, Integration and Separation – Strategy

Director, Banking and Payments IT M&A – Due Diligence, Integration and Separation – Strategy at KPMG leads Buy-Side and Sell-Side IT due diligence across banking/payments domains, directs IT integration/separation from planning through execution, and develops go-to-market strategies for Technology M&A offerings with focus on payments, fintech enablement, and platform modernization. Responsibilities include overseeing current-state assessments, entanglement identification, operating model definitions, day-one/post-close plans, governance and risk reporting, and executive-level deliverables; collaborates with CIOs/CTOs and payments product leaders, and mentors junior staff while leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance timelines and risk analysis. Qualifications emphasize 8+ years in technology consulting/leadership, MBA and/or BS in relevant fields, experience in system integration/separation, platform migration, modern IT architectures, and knowledge of banking/payments platforms and regulatory technology; willingness to travel; U.S. work authorization required. Postings note salary ranges by city; California range provided as context.