Senior Analyst / Manager - M&A (Deal Advisory)

Kpmg New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible leave options

Paid flexible leave for new parents

Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning

Discounts on lifestyle goods and services

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks

Social club activities

Job summary

KPMG New Zealand is seeking a Senior Analyst or Manager for its Deal Advisory team to support M&A mandates. This role offers the opportunity to enhance your skills while working on high-quality transactions, engaging with clients, and collaborating globally.

Ideal candidates will have 2–6 years of experience in corporate advisory or investment banking and a strong academic track record. The position offers benefits such as hybrid working, flexible leave options, and access to learning resources.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years’ experience in corporate advisory or similar field.
• Proven ability to perform under pressure and manage M&A processes.
• Genuine interest in business and markets.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of M&A transactions and preparation of key materials.
• Build detailed financial models and perform valuation analysis.
• Engage with clients and collaborate with the advisory team.

Skills

Financial modelling capability

Strong communication skills

Commercial acumen

Collaboration skills

Education

Strong academic track record

Job description

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow.

KPMG’s Deal Advisory team supports clients with high‑value strategic and financial decisions, typically in the context of M&A or large‑scale capital investment. We bring financial analysis, commercial acumen and market insights to deliver sound investments and fuel New Zealand’s prosperity.

Opportunity

• KPMG has a longstanding presence in the New Zealand market as a trusted M&A advisor, with a senior team having extensive investment banking experience.
• We are looking to add a Senior Analyst or Manager to support the execution of M&A advisory mandates within our growing team.
• As part of KPMG’s globally ranked M&A platform (consistently #1 or #2 in the mid‑market) and leading New Zealand team (winner of INFINZ mid‑market M&A deal of the year in 2026), you’ll have access to a strong pipeline of high‑quality mandates, including domestic and cross‑border transactions, often delivered in collaboration with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions.
• For further information on the KPMG M&A team, see: https://home.kpmg/nz/en/home/services/advisory/deal-advisory/selling-a-business.html

Day To Day You Will

• Support execution of M&A transactions, including preparation of key process materials (e.g. Information Memorandum, management presentations, etc.)
• Build detailed financial models and perform valuation analysis
• Support the senior team with overall M&A process management
• Engage directly with clients, including founders, management and investors
• Collaborate closely with the broader Deal Advisory team and senior stakeholders across the full M&A deal lifecycle
• Support administrative requirements of the team

About You

• 2–6 years’ experience in a high‑quality corporate advisory, investment banking or corporate development role
• A strong academic track record, demonstrating consistent performance
• Proven financial modelling capability, or an otherwise strong quantitative background
• Proven commercial acumen and genuine interest in business and markets
• A proactive, self‑starting approach with ability to perform under pressure
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• High energy, motivation and ambition for a career in M&A

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Emma at [e-mail].

Benefits

• Hybrid Working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance
• Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG’ – 18 weeks’ paid flexible leave for all new parents – primary and secondary carers
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees.
• Discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services.
• Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally.
• Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.