Senior M&A Deal Lead — Origination & Execution

KPMG New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible leave options

Whanau@KPMG – 18 weeks’ paid family/ P

LinkedIn Learning access

Discounts on lifestyle goods

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity nets

Social club activities

Job summary

KPMG New Zealand is seeking a senior M&A professional to lead the day-to-day execution of high-value advisory mandates. You will own core workstreams such as financial analysis, marketing materials, and project management while building trusted client relationships and coordinating with a global M&A network.

With 6+ years in corporate advisory or investment banking, you will bring strong financial modelling, valuations, and commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a high quality corporate advisory, investment banking or corporate development role.
• Proven ability to lead significant transaction workstreams.
• Strong technical skill set including financial modelling and valuations.
• Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong academic track record, with further study (e.g. postgraduate or CFA) viewed favourably.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships.
• A collaborative approach with colleagues, combined with a strong team mindset.
• Highly motivated with a clear commitment to a career in M&A.

Responsibilities

• Drive the day-to-day execution of M&A transactions from origination through to close.
• Take ownership of key workstreams including financial analysis, marketing materials preparation and project management.
• Build and manage trusted relationships with clients and key external stakeholders, including investors, financiers and legal advisors.
• Support business development and contribute to deal origination.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with KPMG’s global M&A network on cross-border opportunities.

Skills

M&A execution

Financial modelling

Valuations

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Team mentoring

Collaborative

Education

Postgraduate study or CFA

Job description

KPMG New Zealand is seeking a senior M&A professional to lead the day-to-day execution of high-value advisory mandates. You will own core workstreams such as financial analysis, marketing materials, and project management while building trusted client relationships and coordinating with a global M&A network.

With 6+ years in corporate advisory or investment banking, you will bring strong financial modelling, valuations, and commercial acumen.