Director - Transaction Services - TMT

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director in Transaction Services to lead engagements and drive opportunities in the TMT sector. This role demands a strong financial due diligence background, proven client relationship skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, capable of managing complex transactions while fostering strategic relationships. Join a forward-thinking firm where your expertise will contribute to significant client successes and where you can mentor the next generation of professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong academic and numerate background, ideally ACA or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in financial due diligence and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple transactional engagements and build relationships with senior management.
• Manage risks and ensure effective implementation of risk management frameworks.

Skills

Financial Due Diligence

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Autonomy

Commercial Mindset

Education

ACA or equivalent

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Director - Transaction Services - TMT, Manchester

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Client:

KPMG

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual with the vision to help grow and deliver our growing client base. The role is for an experienced TS professional, and will involve applying a transactions and financial due diligence skill-set to client opportunities. We envisage that the successful candidate will:

• Have specific experience of the TMT sector and large and complex transactions, which will be highly regarded.
• Ideally, possess a strong range of existing business relationships with Software, Technology, and Media businesses, and trusted relationships across the sector and the deal community more broadly, e.g., Investment Banks, Industry Bodies.
• Need to be a “self-starter”, as the role requires a good deal of autonomy.

Roles and responsibilities

Director appointments are made based on a demonstrated track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams and building, sustaining, and developing trusted strategic relationships with clients.

As engagement leaders, Directors are expected to:

• Lead multiple transactional engagements in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
• Build, commercialise, and sustain relationships with senior management teams for the benefit of KPMG.
• Lead Deal Advisory relationships with specific clients and key accounts, especially in the TMT sector, focusing on ‘must-win’ opportunities.
• Manage risks appropriately, ensuring the Firm's risk management frameworks are implemented effectively.
• Identify and bring on new team members, emphasizing coaching and skills transfer.
• Participate in the career and skills development of junior staff and act as a role model by living the Firm's values.
• Be responsible for coaching and performance management of junior staff.

The Person

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

To succeed, you will need:

• A strong academic and numerate background (ACA or equivalent highly desirable).
• Extensive experience in winning and delivering engagements with a financial due diligence lead perspective, and using this to drive opportunities for the firm.
• The ability to work credibly with senior management on key industry issues and understand their strategies to identify transaction opportunities.
• Proven ability to develop strong client relationships and to develop and commercialise new relationships.
• A commercial mindset to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Resilience and willingness to work under pressure in changing situations, often with autonomy.
• Strong personal impact and comfort dealing with senior and C-suite stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.