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About the Role
KPMG's Corporate Finance practice is seeking top talent to join its growing and ambitious team. You will work on the origination and execution of lead advisory mandates in the mid-market, specializing in the North to help clients achieve their strategic objectives of buying or selling their company. This role is central to key decision-making and will play a vital role in the continued development and success of the team and wider M&A advisory business.
Responsibilities
- Lead deal origination by developing deal flow and using high-level contacts to originate buy and sell-side mandates.
- Ensure rigorous and efficient execution delivery by remaining fully engaged throughout a process.
- Play a key role in furthering KPMG’s strength in the region and supporting business development strategies.
- Manage internal relationships to leverage KPMG’s reach and brand outside of M&A deal advisory.
- Develop, coach, and motivate an experienced team, focusing on both external origination and delivery.
- Establish credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties, including intermediaries and advisors.
Requirements
- Strong academic and technical background (ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent).
- Significant experience within M&A advisory in an investment bank, Big 4, private equity team, M&A Boutique, or corporate development role.
- Proven track record of materially contributing to the successful generation of competitive sell and buy-side mandates in M&A advisory.
- Significant transactional experience with a demonstrable record of deal execution across all phases of the transaction cycle.
- Proven track record in building, motivating, and empowering teams.
- Experience of managing and developing teams of high-calibre people.
- Commitment to high-quality standards, attention to detail, and motivation to deliver results within tight deadlines.
Skills
- Strong numerical skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong strategic thinking skills
- Financial modelling experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Authority and credibility
- Personal drive to deliver results
- Ambition to make an impact
- Personable approach
- Ability to create confidence and trust
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- ACA
- CFA
- MBA
About the Company
- KPMG's Corporate Finance practice has an industry-leading reputation for delivering forward-thinking and objective advice to UK and global clients.
- The firm has an enviable track record in closing successful deals, having advised on or arranged critical and sensitive equity and debt transactions for major corporations, financial institutions, and governments.
- KPMG is the leading mid-market M&A adviser in the UK, Europe, and globally.
- The business has significant growth ambitions, driven by continued deep sector expertise and the delivery of high-quality deal execution.
- The team possesses an enviable set of market credentials across KPMG’s major service lines and a diverse skill set with deep sector expertise across all sectors.