Mergers and Acquisitions Integration and Resolution Planning Manager

Regions•Birmingham, AL

2d•$155,004 - $214,510•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. At Regions, the Mergers & Acquisitions Integration Manager is responsible for leading the successful integration of acquisitions to drive value, manage risk, and generate synergies between the acquired entity and the bank. The responsibilities will involve working across various groups, processes, and technology and business systems to ensure the strategic vision is achieved. This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay. This position is incentive eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Ten (10) years of directly related experience or combination of banking and relevant consulting experience

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Strong financial and analytical capabilities
Ability to think strategically and innovatively
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Demonstrated leadership capabilities
Developed relationship-building skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Strong executive presence
Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Demonstrated ability to periodically present to senior management
Collaborative and partners effectively in a team environment
Operates with an innovative and continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Leads, maintains, and optimizes as necessary, the company’s merger integration structure and ensures the effective operations of teams and alignment with Regions’ strategic priorities
Leads associates both directly and indirectly to effectively manage Merger & Acquisition Integration efforts
Partners with broader Strategy and Corporate Development team to contribute to Mergers & Acquisitions and other strategic initiatives within Regions
Partners closely with functional teams including Technology, Legal, Human Resources, Finance, Business, and others to drive impactful project planning and execution
Develops and assists in managing efforts to help manage focus on achieving full value of integration
Maintains open communication and partnerships with external and internal parties to ensure the smooth evaluation and transition of systems, legal documents, and benefits plans, products, and other core components of the acquired business construct
Provides updates to internal and external stakeholders regarding the status of projects
Partners with relevant stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of new systems and other assets, and recommend necessary changes
Monitors progress, identifies issues, and works with teams to problem-solve and develop innovative solutions
Utilizes project management skills in ensuring adherence to scope, time restraints, budgets, quality expectations, and business value over the short, medium, and long term
Executes on other relevant ad-hoc efforts to support the Strategy and Corporate Development team at Regions
Lead the bank’s enterprise-wide resolution planning program, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal governance standards.
Oversee development, maintenance, and annual submission of the Resolution Plan (“Living Will”), including coordination across business lines, finance, risk, legal, and operations.
Identify and assess critical operations, core business lines, and material entities to support resolvability analysis and continuity planning.
Direct the creation and validation of resolution strategies, ensuring feasibility under severe stress scenarios and alignment with the bank’s legal entity structure and funding model.
Manage regulatory engagement, including responding to feedback, addressing identified gaps, and coordinating remediation efforts and action plans.
Drive continuous improvement and ensures data accuracy, documentation quality, and audit readiness across all resolution planning deliverables.