Director – M&A

Overview

In this role you will lead origination and execution for mid-market buy- and sell-side mandates within a growth-focused Corporate Finance team. You will nurture senior client relationships and extend KPMG’s M&A advisory reach, contributing to strategic outcomes and high-quality deal delivery. You help build a delivery-focused team while maintaining credibility with intermediaries and external advisors. This is a growth-minded opportunity to shape mid-market deals and strengthen the firm’s advisory footprint.

Responsibilities

• Lead deal origination by leveraging high-level networks to generate buy- and sell-side mandates
• Ensure rigorous, hands-on execution throughout the transaction process
• Drive business development and regional go-to-market strategies
• Manage internal relationships to maximize KPMG’s reach and brand in advisory
• Develop, coach and motivate an experienced team to balance origination and delivery
• Establish credibility and strong relationships with external parties including intermediaries
• Articulate and influence key decision-making for ongoing team success and firm growth

Key requirements

• ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent
• Significant experience in M&A advisory (investment bank, Big 4, private equity, M&A boutique, or corporate development)
• Proven track record generating competitive sell- and buy-side mandates
• Strong numerical, analytical, and strategic thinking with financial modelling experience
• Extensive transactional experience across origination to completion phases
• Excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Proven ability to build, motivate and empower high-caliber teams
• Personal drive, results orientation, and attention to high-quality standards

• strong communication skills
• leadership and people development
• client relationship management
• financial modelling
• analytical thinking
• strategic thinking

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