Mergers and Acquisitions Analyst

Job Description

KPMG's Deal Advisory practice is one of the largest and most successful teams in Australia. We have a market leading reputation and an extensive list of completed transactions across a broad range of industries.

We have a strong growth plan and are excited to be expanding our Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) team in the Melbourne market. We have opportunities for early career professionals, Analyst to join our team.

Our team delivers independent corporate finance advisory services for private and public market clients across a range of transactions including acquisitions, divestments, mergers, takeovers, and capital raisings.

Your Opportunity

You will be joining a high performing team in the Melbourne mid-market that will see you working closely with our Partners and clients from day one and delivering on live mandates with a strong and consistent deal flow across the group nationally.

You will also collaborate with the national and international KPMG network to deliver cross border engagements.

Ideally, you are currently in a Corporate Finance or M&A team, exploring opportunities to grow your career in a national advisory environment collaborating with high-profile clients.

Everyday our people:

• Work on sell side, capital raising and buy side mandates in the mid-market.
• Prepare pricing and valuation analysis, detailed 3-statement financial models and financial analysis for complex transactions across a variety of sectors.
• Provide financial and commercial deal insights to buyers and vendors.
• Support the execution of transactions and interact with clients, legal and tax advisers, and financiers.
• Draft transaction marketing materials (e.g., information memoranda, flyers, and management presentations) as well as C-suite, Board and stakeholder presentations.
• Identify issues, generate options, and recommend solutions to clients.
• Identify, investigate, and pursue origination opportunities and develop relationships with prospective clients.

How are you extraordinary?

• You love to learn about how businesses work and tell stories with data and information.
• You can prepare high quality, client-ready presentations, and deliverables.
• You enjoy working in the details, with a proactive attitude towards accuracy and deadlines.
• You love being part of small, high performing teams working towards common goals.

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. Your qualifications, skills and experience could include:

• Recent experience working on transactions in an investment bank, corporate advisory firm, private equity, or accounting firm (M&A Advisory or Corporate Finance).
• Suitable technical capabilities and accreditations having completed (or in progress to complete) relevant post-graduate studies (i.e. CA or CFA).
• An appetite and enthusiasm for corporate finance with a work ethic and a motivation to achieve best outcomes for clients, KPMG, and yourself.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Confident with your quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• A dedicated team ethic, positive attitude, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• An ability to focus on client deliverables, task management and self-led learning, while managing multiple demands on your time and deadlines.

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.