Deal Strategy & Value Creation, Manager / Associate Director

KPMG SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

At KPMG SERVICES PTE. LTD. in Singapore, the Deal Advisory practice seeks a senior professional to drive deal strategy and value creation across buy-side and sell-side transactions.

You will lead project delivery, mentor junior team members, and collaborate with Partners and Directors to ensure rigorous client deliverables. You will contribute to business development and client proposals, with a focus on delivering measurable value and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships within a

Qualifications

• 7–12 years in Consulting (Deal Advisory, Management Consulting or Restructuring) or in-house leadership roles with 3–5 years in Value Creation or Performance Improvement projects.
• Exposure to M&A, Private Equity or Due Diligence processes.
• Experience across multiple sectors including Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Retail/Consumer, Telecom/Media, Infrastructure, Energy, Industrial Products.
• Strong academic background; MBA, ACA, CFA, CIMA or equivalents or data analytics qualifications desirable.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver deal strategy and value creation projects, including target due diligence focusing on commercial and operational value.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery, working with Partners and Directors, and manage client relationships.
• Guide team members in hypothesis development, data analysis, and review of business plans.
• Collaborate with other advisory teams in Singapore and across the region to deliver projects and support business development.
• Contribute to horizon scanning and proposal development to expand client engagements.

Skills

Deal Advisory

Management Consulting

M&A

Leadership

Data analytics

Education

MBA or professional qualifications (ACA/CFA/CIMA) or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Our Deal Advisory practice provides holistic client solutions in relation to acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, buy-outs, market entry, financing, and other M&A transactions. We advise clients on their deal strategy and assist to create value by identifying and delivering upsides and opportunities from their Deals. Our clients include global and regional Private Equity firms and Corporates.

Our team comes from a variety of backgrounds and nationalities and have a diverse and dynamic environment that embraces and values differences. We invest substantially in professional development of our team members, with particular emphasis on coaching. We offer a collaborative and flexible working environment, with due consideration of work-life balance and changing demands of personal or family life.

• You will be part of a multi-disciplinary Deal Advisory team, assisting our client in the context of an M&A transaction, and can be either a buy-side or a sell-side engagement.
• Your focus will be to deliver the deal strategy and value creation projects, which may include target business due diligence (focus on commercial and operational value aspects), value creation aspects of an investment thesis, portfolio company value creation, planning and implementation support for clients, portfolio strategy, and exit planning and support to maximise value.
• You will work closely with the Partners and Directors, in managing the client and take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of the project or scope areas, and planned deliverables.
• You will be leading and guiding your team members, in developing hypotheses, planning and performing data analysis, reviewing business plans, designing, and developing solutions for meeting the client requirements.
• You will work collaboratively with other advisory teams in Singapore as well as other member firms in the region and globally, on project delivery and busines development.
• You will make a key contribution to business development. This may include providing input into horizon scanning activities, building relationships with key management personnel and decision makers, and supporting proposals and client presentations.
• You will contribute to bringing cutting edge value creation concepts and strategies to clients and lead innovation in core area of functional or sector expertise.
• As you establish your career in the team and develop as a role model for colleagues, you will progress into the next level, making a significant contribution to the development of our practice.

Job Requirement

• Minimum 7 to 12 years of experience in Consulting (Deal Advisory, Management Consulting or Restructuring) or In-house Corporate leadership roles (Strategy, M&A, Commercial or Operational), with 3 to 5 years of experience in Value Creation or Performance Improvement projects
• Exposure to M&A, Private Equity or Due Diligence processes
• Experience of one or more sectors – Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Retail, Consumer, Telecom,Media, Infrastructure, Energy, Industrial Products
• Experience of one or more functional areas – Lead roles in Customer & Channel, Supply Chain, Commercial Finance, Operations, Logistics etc.
• Strong academic background, and qualifications such as MBA, ACA, CFA, CIMA or equivalent or advanced qualifications in data analytics is desirable.
• Fluency in English, with excellent written, oral communication.
• Good presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and solutions
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills including the ability to interpret data and generate insights; financial modelling skills is desirable
• Ability to work with different levels of people in the team and at our clients, along with proven team leadership skills
• Willing to travel in support of business requirements, as needed.

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.