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

KPMG
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, California, San Francisco
55 2nd Street (Show on map)
Apr 01, 2026
The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Strategy - Banking and Payments to join our KPMG Strategy practice. Responsibilities: Lead and oversee comprehensive buy-side and sell-side assessments across critical IT domains for potential client acquisitions, with a focus on banking / payments platforms and ecosystems; identify key IT risks, opportunities, and investments needed, and deliver executive-level due diligence reports with strategic recommendations Direct IT integration and separation initiatives from planning through execution for banking and payments-related transactions, including retail and commercial banking, merchant acquiring, issuing, processing, and digital payments capabilities; oversee development of IT current state assessments, entanglement identification, operating model definitions, synergies, and day 1 and post-close plans Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for Technology M&A offerings focused on payments, fintech enablement, platform modernization, and ecosystem integration; provide thought leadership on banking and payments technology architectures, including card networks, core banking platforms, fraud platforms, and modern cloud-native banking / payment stacks Establish and manage program governance frameworks, ensuring rigorous oversight of execution across complex, multi-vendor payments environments; lead development of governance work products including status reporting, risk management, and issue tracking and collaborate with senior cross-functional teams to identify technology dependencies, risks, and opportunities across payments operations, product, risk, and compliance functions Lead strategic discussions and presentations with executive IT and business stakeholders, including CIOs, CTOs, and payments product leaders Lead efforts to mentor and develop junior staff, fostering deep payments technology expertise and delivery excellence across the team Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: Minimum eight years of recent experience in technology/business consulting and/or technology leadership, with a proven track record of leading IT transformations and advising on complex M&A transactions MBA from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, finance, or a related field from an accredited college/university is required Demonstrated success in leading high-impact IT-focused M&A projects with expertise in at least three of the following: system integration/separation, platform migration, IT architecture modernization, outsourcing of IT operations, or regulatory technology implementation; advanced program management skills, with the capacity to oversee large, complex projects and deliver strategic insights to executive audiences. Proven track record leading complex technology M&A engagements (pre- and post-deal) within the Financial Services industry, covering banking / payments sectors; in-depth knowledge of the technology and regulatory landscape specific to Financial Services, including experience with core banking/payments platforms and the IT implications of regulatory requirements from bodies like the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Comprehensive understanding of IT best practices and enterprise IT ecosystems, including major ERP and business application platforms, IT solutions, systems, infrastructure, and cybersecurity Strong strategic thinking and leadership abilities with experience developing and executing IT strategies that align with business objectives; experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies and driving business growth in the M&A space, including client relationship management and engagement in business development activities; proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams Willingness and ability to travel as needed to serve client needs Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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