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The Team
KPMG's Corporate Finance practice has an industry-leading reputation for delivering forward thinking and objective advice for our UK and global client base, as well as an envied track record in closing successful deals. Together, our firm's Corporate Financiers have advised on or arranged critical and sensitive equity and debt transactions for some of the world's largest corporations, financial institutions and governments.
Job details
Location: London
Capability: Advisory
Experience Level: Director
Type: Full Time
Service Line: Corporate Finance
Contract type: Permanent
Job Description
The Team
KPMG's Corporate Finance practice has an industry-leading reputation for delivering forward thinking and objective advice for our UK and global client base, as well as an envied track record in closing successful deals. Together, our firm's Corporate Financiers have advised on or arranged critical and sensitive equity and debt transactions for some of the world's largest corporations, financial institutions and governments.
KPMG is a highly regarded M&A adviser in the UK, Europe and globally. We are in the market for recruiting top talent, who are keen to contribute to the ongoing success of the business.
You will work on the origination and execution of lead advisory mandates spanning:
* Capital raising for corporates, fund managers and asset managers
* Corporate M&A for Infrastructure Funds platforms, privately owned companies and non-core corporate disposals for large energy companies
* Asset level acquisitions, divestments, partnerships and financings
* Strategic pre deal advice
You will play a pivotal leadership role in which you will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the Energy M&A practice, building long-term client relationships, and driving revenue growth. You will work on high-impact deals, lead cross-functional teams, and contribute to the development of a high-performing and ambitious team.
You will also perform an important role within the core team, acting as a lead, manager and inspiration to develop and drive the team’s own Energy M&A origination and execution aspirations.
The team is focused in London and is fully integrated to:
* A single market facing global Energy M&A team, in particular focused on cross border transactions and actively covering global pools of capital and large corporate clients
* A market leading overall Energy Advisory proposition, spanning strategic advice, wide-ranging deal propositions spanning due diligence and legal / tax structuring, complex carve outs, integration and JV structuring, and an end to end major project delivery team
The business has significant growth ambitions, through continued deep sector expertise and delivering the highest quality deal execution.
* Senior and trusted client relationships across mid-market and global companies, new strategic entrants, financial investors and leading entrepreneurs
* An enviable set of market credentials across each of KPMG’s major service lines
* A diverse skill set and deep sector expertise spanning across all sectors
The Role
Roles & Responsibilities
* Deal origination: Proactively identify and originate new M&A opportunities through a strong personal network of industry contacts, investors, and intermediaries.
* Lead client engagement from initial pitch through to mandate win, demonstrating deep sector insight and commercial acumen.
* Business development: Play a key role in furthering KPMG’s strength in the region while supporting other areas of the business with go to market and business development best practice / strategies;
* Manage internal relationships: further leverage off KPMG’s reach and brand outside of M&A advisory. The reach and strength of senior relationships across the sector is a powerful tool to be harnessed;
* Team development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of M&A professionals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. Provide coaching and guidance to support career development and technical excellence.
* Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including intermediaries and other advisors;
* 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 M&A advisory business
The Person
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Strong academic & technical background (ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent)
* Significant experience within M&A advisory in an investment bank, Big 4, private equity team, M&A Boutique or corporate development role; and / or significant experience in an energy focused fund manager, asset manager or corporate; with a strong network and reputation to originate attractive M&A business
* A proven track record of materially contributing to the successful generation of competitive sell and buy-side mandates in the M&A advisory space
* Significant transactional experience with a demonstrable record of deal execution across all phases of the transaction cycle from origination to completion
* Strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking skills and demonstrated experience of financial modelling
* Personal drive to deliver results and ambition to make an impact in a growing sector team Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at senior levels.
* Proven leadership capabilities, with experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
* Commercially driven, with a strategic mindset and a passion for delivering client value.
* High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
* Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development and Sales
* Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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