Associate Director

Our Deal Management Office service partners with our clients to design end-to-end deal lifecycle architecture and manage deals from conception to completion, achieving client strategic and commercial aspirations. Our team engages at various phases throughout the deal lifecycle and provides strategic and program oversight across key activities in each phase of the deal(s). We are experienced deal practitioners who ensure that the right infrastructure is in place and executed to achieve the required commercial value, specific to the client situation.
- Provide guidance and coaching to senior client leadership and stakeholders throughout the deal lifecycle
- Facilitate in the blueprint design of the inorganic growth strategy and future state operating model
- Design the Deal Lifecycle Architecture from conception through to completion with the client
- Establish the Deal Situations Room to coordinate execution of the Deal Lifecycle Architecture
- Ensure strategic risks are identified and addressed throughout the deal lifecycle
- Provide guidance identifying value creation, stranded and transition cost opportunities to enhance equity value
- Solve strategic problems as they occur and ensure workstreams are kept to schedule and cadence

Furthermore, as an Associate Director, you will be required to contribute to the growth of the KPMG DMO service offering through development of strategy, methodology and building of internal and external relationships.

**How are you extraordinary?**

You like to be proud of the work you produce and are accountable and committed to owning high-profile projects.

You actively seek out opportunities for growth, are comfortable challenging the status quo, and enjoy getting out of your comfort zone.

**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. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:
- Strong understanding of the entire deal lifecycle from conception through to completion
- Strong understanding of operational, financial and deal acumen
- Strong portfolio, program and project management capability
- Strong data-driven analytical and structured problem solving capability
- Strong reporting, operational modelling and financial modelling capability
- Strong interpersonal excellence demonstrating composure and working at pace
- Prior M&A experience in Financial Services is favourable

**Qualifications**:

- Possess a professional finance or accounting designation (CA, CPA, CIMA or CFA) - preferred

**Additional Information**:
KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. We partner with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change, drive disruption, 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.

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