The Role
Roles & Responsibilities
We are looking to recruit a Director to join the team based in London, although applicants will be required to work flexibly depending on client demand.
The role will involve working across a number of product types highlighted above and applicants should be ready to work in dynamic, flexible and fast-moving environments.
• Lead on originations and developing deal flow, leveraging high-level personal and firm wide networks to support lead generation
• Play a key role in furthering KPMG’s strength in the regions while supporting other areas of the business with go to market and business development best practice / strategies
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including board of directors, advisors and other key stakeholders;
• Communicate effectively across a range of operational and financial staff at all levels, often in challenging circumstances given the financial positions of Turnaround’s clients
• Appraise challenging and fast developing situations and look to develop innovative solutions and assess options for stakeholders.
• Rigorous and efficient execution delivery of engagements and projects to scope, time, quality and budget complying with KPMG engagement management practices
• Build out the team providing ongoing coaching and regular high quality feedback
• The successful individual will be central to all key decision making and will play a vital role in the continued development and success of the team and wider deal advisory business
The Person
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
• Strong academic & technical background (ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent)
• Strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking skills and demonstrated experience of financial modelling
• Significant Turnaround and Restructuring experience within Big 4, boutique advisory practice, workout bank or as a CRO
• Significant business review and challenge expertise with a demonstrable execution record across all phases of the transaction cycle from origination to completion
• Demonstrable experience in leading multi-workstream advisory projects, including experience across turnaround, transformation and liquidity disciplines, in addition to balance sheet restructuring
• Experience at advising, working alongside and managing a range of stakeholders, including corporates, lenders, lawyers and internal KPMG stakeholders
• Proven track record in building, motivating and empowering teams of high calibre people
• Personal drive to deliver results and ambition to make an impact in a growing team
• Personable approach, possessing the ability to create confidence and trust with colleagues and clients alike
• Excellent communication skills with the authority and credibility to gain respect both internally and externally with people at all levels