Our Transaction Services team collaborate with organisations of all shapes and sizes across a broad range of Mergers and Acquisitions activity. We are an integrated team of specialists helping clients focus on the key questions during the critical stages of planning and executing a deal, creating and enhancing value.
What will you be doing?
* Associate Director appointments are made on the basis of demonstrated track record.
* Associate Directors are expected to play a key role in the development of all aspects of the practice:
* Engagement leadership: driving projects, advising clients orally and in writing in relation to live transactions.
* Providing price structuring advice and agreement vetting service on the Sale and Purchase Agreement, in particular completion accounts or locked box provisions, and any additional deferred consideration provisions.
* Providing vendor assist services, such as preparing Locked Box papers.
* Providing post‑completion advice on the preparation or review of completion accounts and earn‑out accounts, providing tactical advice on commercial negotiation and any disputes which may arise.
* Business development: building, commercialising and sustaining relationships with both internal KPMG teams and external client management team members for the benefit of the Firm.
* Practice development: taking responsibility for several processes and initiatives that are key to scaling the business.
* Risk management: identifying and managing risks and ensuring the Firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively.
* People development: identifying team member development needs and accelerating development by establishing the appropriate plans and frameworks with particular emphasis on coaching and skills transfer.
* Performance management: being responsible for coaching and performance managers of a small number of junior staff in the department.
* Personal development: participating in the career and skills development infrastructure provided by the Firm and acting as a role model with colleagues and clients by living the values of the Firm.
Qualifications
* You must have experience of the transaction cycle / transaction services and supporting Mergers & Acquisitions.
* To succeed in this varied and demanding role you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
* Significant practical experience of advising clients on sale and purchase agreements, in particular, price adjustment mechanisms, locked box arrangements and earn‑out provisions.
* Experience of financial due diligence and/or financial audit.
* Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
* Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions.
* Strong personal impact and self‑awareness.
* The ability to lead and operate in high performing, multi‑disciplinary teams.
Benefits
Financial
* A competitive salary.
* Pension options.
* Bonus scheme that reflects firm and individual performance.
* Rail and Oyster Card reimbursement.
* Staff discounts.
* Access to preferential banking.
Lifestyle
* 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to an extra 10 days, plus an additional day of leave for your birthday.
* Competitive maternity and paternity leave.
* 6 days of work time each year for volunteering.
* Daily lunch allowance.
* Flextra – a flexible benefits scheme that allows you to choose benefits for you and your family, such as travel insurance, critical illness insurance, dental insurance and discounted gym memberships.
Health and Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance.
* Personal accident insurance.
* Life assurance of 4 × salary with the option to increase this via flexible benefits scheme.
* Access to private, remote GP appointments anytime and anywhere via a smartphone.
* Online health risk questionnaire.
* BeWell employee assistance programme for confidential information, advice, or counselling for life's daily challenges.
* Group Income Protection.
No matter what skills you bring to our team, you'll be surrounded by spirited, naturally curious people. People who want to learn from you, and who’ll also teach you a thing or two along the way. It's how we make a collective impact, greater than the sum of its parts. And if this isn't the role for you but you like what you see, keep in touch. There will be other opportunities to join us.
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