Account Director

This is a Account Director - Private Credit role with KPMG Australia based in Sydney, NSW, AU
== KPMG Australia ==

Role Seniority - senior

More about the Account Director - Private Credit role at KPMG Australia

Job Description

The global connectivity of KPMG's Private Credit team is key to supporting our clients. The growth in this asset class offers many opportunities for both private credit providers and borrowers.

KPMG's Private Credit team members support clients across a range of strategies, from direct lending and asset-backed lending to distressed and special situations.

Our teams advise our private credit clients throughout the entire investment cycle from fund formation, pre-investment due diligence and structuring, investment, asset management and value creation.

Your Opportunity – Private Credit Support (Account Director)

In this role you will support the Partner and Head of Private Credit for KPMG ASPAC and work with the wider ASPAC and global private credit team to support our clients and grow the firm's profile in private credit.

The is a newly established role in a growing sector and you will play a key part in the team by:

• Working with key members in the ASPAC region to grow our private credit offering.

• Attending meetings with, and following up with, private credit clients.

• Managing team members with respect to, and assisting with the preparation of research materials (including tear sheets), proposals, and credential documents.

• Assisting leaders with the development of private credit thought leadership and presentations.

• Building trusted partnerships with peers and clients to meet their specific market needs.

This role sits within our Turnaround and Restructuring group part of the wider KPMG Deal Advisory & Infrastructure division that covers M&A, Corporate Finance, Debt Advisory, Transaction Services, Value Creation, Valuations and Infrastructure.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. You will bring a range of qualifications, skills & experiences, including:

• Experience in turnaround and restructuring, M&A, corporate finance, debt advisory, private credit, transaction services, consulting, private credit or investment banking firms.

• A background across turnaround and restructuring, financial due diligence, credit analysis, financial modelling, due diligence and deal structuring.

• Proven problem-solving abilities, negotiation skills and resilience

• Experiences in the evaluations and execution of private credit investment flow.

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role and ideally a post-graduate qualification (e.g., CA, CFA, CPA, TMA or ARITA certification).

Our differentiator is our trusted reputation amongst stakeholders and experience delivering solutions across a wide range of opportunities and challenges for clients. We also value our close connection with KPMG's global network and wider specialised services. These connections offer a unique ability to derive global industry insights, research, and market data as well leveraging relationships in various geographies and industries to further deepen and strengthen client relationships and offerings. We are proud of the diverse team of professionals we have across each of our markets and the first class learning and development programs for our people.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you'll be learning new things all the time and the KPMG Australia team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Working with key members in the ASPAC region to grow our private credit offering
• Attending meetings with, and following up with, private credit clients
• Managing team members with respect to, and assisting with the preparation of research materials (including tear sheets), proposals, and credential documents

Key Strengths

• Experience in turnaround and restructuring, M&A, corporate finance, debt advisory, private credit, transaction services, consulting, private credit or investment banking firms.
• Proven problem-solving abilities, negotiation skills and resilience
• Tertiary qualifications relevant to the role and ideally a post-graduate qualification (e.g., CA, CFA, CPA, TMA or ARITA certification)
• Background across turnaround and restructuring, financial due diligence, credit analysis, financial modelling, due diligence and deal structuring
• Experiences in the evaluations and execution of private credit investment flow

Why KPMG Australia is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that's right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with KPMG Australia not with Hatch.

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