M&A Manager

KPMG International Cooperative; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial advisory firm in the UK is seeking a skilled professional to manage M&A projects. Responsibilities include overseeing client interactions, directing teams, and leading project budgets. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, relevant corporate finance experience, and the ability to build client relationships. This position offers a chance to join a growing team focused on delivering high-quality deal execution.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant corporate finance experience in an investment bank or consultancy.
• Experience of working on transactions involving private equity is an advantage.
• Demonstrable track record of deal execution across all phases.

Responsibilities

• Manage M&A projects and be the point of contact for clients.
• Lead marketing documentation and proposals for clients.
• Direct and manage junior colleagues and support staff.
• Set and control M&A project budgets and reporting requirements.

Skills

Project management skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Numerical skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage M&A projects (with support from and reporting into Associate Director/ Director / Partner) including being the day to day point of contact for clients.
• Actively managing client interfaces taking responsibility for managing all phases of the transaction cycle and deal execution.
• Leading and managing the delivery of marketing documentation, as well as pitch materials and client proposals
• Directing and managing junior colleagues, analysts and support staff on M&A transactions, including reviewing their work
• Coaching and contributing to the development of junior team members
• Set, monitor and control M&A project budgets, billing and other reporting requirements
• Taking responsibility for, and proactively assisting business development efforts, including pitching for new work
  Must have relevant corporate finance experience in an investment bank, property consultancy, Big 4 or mid-tier or private equity firm
• Significant transactional experience with a demonstrable track record of deal execution across all phases of the deal lifecycle from origination through to completion, particularly sell side transactions
• Ideally experience of working on transactions involving private equity
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work on a range of projects simultaneously to demanding timetables.
• Personal drive and integrity to deliver results within tight deadlines
• Commitment to high quality standards and a detail-oriented approach
• Independent thinker with the ability to identify problems and contribute to the development of solutions
• Comfortable discussing financially related commercial issues.
• Financial modelling including LBO &CF analysis
• Strong academic background
• Strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Personable team player with the ability to create confidence and trust with both colleagues and clients
• Able to build and develop strong relationships with clients and multipliers in the market

Company Overview

KPMG 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 the leading mid-market M&A adviser in the UK, Europe and globally. Revenue growth means we are in the market for recruiting top talent, who are keen to contribute to the ongoing success of the business. The Team You will work on the origination and execution of lead advisory mandates in the mid-market and specialise within London Regions - Business Services to help achieve the client's strategic objectives of buying or selling their company from initial strategic review to successful completion. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates to join a growing and ambitious team as a sector specialist The business has significant growth ambitions, through continued deep sector expertise and delivering the highest quality deal execution.Benefits

• 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