Transaction Services (Commercial Due Diligence, Deal Strategy), Associate Director

KPMG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in Singapore is looking for an Associate Director in Commercial Due Diligence to join their Deal Advisory practice. This role involves evaluating markets, conducting financial analysis, and collaborating with senior clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of relevant experience and strong proficiency in analytical skills. A flexible work framework is also offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in strategy or commercial due diligence.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness with analytical skills.
• Experience leading due diligence projects.

Responsibilities

• Work in multi-disciplinary teams on varied transactions.
• Evaluate markets and conduct customer interviews.
• Assist clients in building detailed business models.
• Draft detailed professional reports and prepare proposals.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial due diligence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting or related fields

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. With over 189,000 people operating in 155 countries, we are committed to excellence and proud to be a recognised Employer of Choice in Singapore.

Job Title

Associate Director, Commercial Due Diligence – Transaction Services (Deal Advisory)

Job Description

We invite highly motivated and dynamic professionals to join our growing Deal Advisory – Transaction Services practice in the Singapore office. Our team helps buyers, sellers, private equity investors, governments and lenders in developing and executing their value strategies. The Transaction Services team focuses on due diligence (financial and commercial) for acquisitions, disposals, public bids/mergers, joint ventures and other transactions, and helps clients identify upside opportunities and risks.

Responsibilities

• Work in multi‑disciplinary teams, applying professional and technical skills across a wide variety of transactions and at different stages of the process.
• Evaluate markets, assess market size, growth, segmentation and overall attractiveness, conduct customer interviews, and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of market participants.
• Assist clients with building detailed business models, including market forecasts, competitor share forecasts, synergy and cost‑saving opportunities, and product/service improvements.
• Deliver deeper insights to our clients using third‑party data analytics tools.
• Participate in KPMG’s engagement teams with senior client executives, attorneys and investors.
• Draft detailed professional reports and help prepare pitch documents such as proposals and presentations.
• Perform financial analysis, review target projects and formulate deal rationale and strategy.
• Apply standard Customer Due Diligence (CDD) techniques and methods in analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in strategy, commercial due diligence or consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, Economics, Accounting or related analytical disciplines.
• Sector experience in Financial Services, Healthcare, Transportation, Energy or Manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness with analytical and problem‑solving skills.
<>Deep expertise and ability to add sector insights into client deliverables and proposals.
• Experience leading due diligence projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; highly motivated and able to learn and succeed in a fast‑paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• Regional experience in South East Asia is an added advantage.

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