Associate Director – Sale and Purchase Agreement (“SPA”), Transaction Services team

Overview

In this Associate Director role within KPMG’s Transaction Services team, you will lead work streams on mid-sized engagements and contribute to larger, complex deals. You’ll provide price-structure advice, vet completion accounts and locked-box provisions, and support post-completion advisory on accounts and earn-outs. You’ll build and sustain client relationships while helping scale the practice and develop teams. This position offers a collaborative culture, flexible working options, and a clear path to impact within Deal Advisory.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• pension options
• bonus scheme
• rail and Oyster Card reimbursement
• 25 days holiday (plus up to 10 more)
• private medical insurance

Responsibilities

• Lead work streams on medium engagements and contribute to larger, complex deals in dynamic environments
• Provide price structuring advice and vet Sale and Purchase Agreement provisions (completion accounts, locked box, deferred consideration)
• Deliver vendor assist services (e.g., preparing Locked Box papers)
• Advise on post-completion issues including completion and earn-out accounts and commercial negotiations or disputes
• Develop and maintain relationships with client management to support business growth
• Take responsibility for scalable processes and initiatives within the practice
• Identify and manage risks and ensure Firm frameworks are applied effectively
• Support team development through coaching and skills transfer
• Engage in career and skills development programs and model the Firm’s values

Key requirements

• Experience of the transaction cycle/transaction services and supporting Mergers & Acquisitions
• Knowledge of price adjustment mechanisms, locked box arrangements and earn-out provisions
• Experience of financial due diligence and/or financial audit
• Strong academic background and ACA qualified or equivalent
• Strong personal impact, self-awareness, and communication skills
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and solution building
• Proven ability to work effectively with client teams
• Ability to operate in high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams

• strong communication
• analytical thinking
• team collaboration
• price structuring
• completion accounts
• locked box provisions

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