M&A Manager (ENR)

KPMG United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Manager in London. This role involves managing M&A projects, delivering client proposals, and leading junior colleagues. Candidates should have relevant corporate finance experience, strong project management skills, and a solid academic background. The firm has a strong reputation in the Energy sector, offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have relevant corporate finance experience in investment banking or Big 4.
• Demonstrable track record of deal execution across all phases.
• Comfortable discussing financially related commercial issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage M&A projects as the day to day contact for clients.
• Lead the delivery of marketing documentation and client proposals.
• Direct and manage junior colleagues on M&A transactions.

Skills

Corporate finance experience

Transaction management

Strong project management skills

Financial modelling

Excellent communication skills

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Overview

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Job description

Job Title/Req Number: 107608 Mergers & Acquisitions Manager

Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations

Why Join KPMG as a Mergers & Acquisitions Manager?

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 operates as a leading M&A adviser in the Energy sector with a track record of delivering market defining transaction outcomes 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.

What will you be doing?

• 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.
• Building detailed financial models, to inform a variety of transaction related considerations (e.g. valuation, debt sizing and pricing analysis).

What will you need to do it?

• Must have relevant corporate finance experience in an investment bank, Big 4 (or mid-tier), corporate (e.g. in-house M&A) or investment firm (e.g. an asset manager or institution). Significant transactional experience with a demonstrable track record of deal execution across all phases of the deal lifecycle from origination through to completion, particularly on sell side transactions.
• Experience of working on transactions related to the Energy sector.
• 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 & DCF 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 Energy market.

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