M&A Assistant Manager - Deal Advisory

• Take ownership and manage M&A mandates at every stage of the process, from proposal to final delivery and closure;

• Manage buy-side and sell-side transactions across a wide range of industries;

• Build strong relationships with clients as we help them navigate through stages in their transaction life cycle;

• Analyse client/target company data to identify historical and projected financial and operating trends, quality; of earnings and working capital considerations, and potential liabilities and risks, which impact valuation and negotiation;
• Identify and articulate value drivers, synergies, and potential deal breakers, assessing their implications for pricing, transaction structure, and negotiation outcomes;

• Prepare, review, and present M&A-focused deliverables, including KPMG-branded reports, investment memoranda, board-level presentations, and transaction support materials tailored to specific deal issues;
• Contribute to the development of go-to-market strategies and commercial positioning, helping to structure and present possible engagement commercials;
• Develop and maintain technical M&A knowledge resources and training content, supporting capability building, best-practice execution, and effective resource deployment across Deal advisory team;

• Keep abreast of M&A trends, local market dynamics, and investor sentiment, leveraging market insights to inform transaction execution, positioning, and client advice;
• Collaborate as part of a team and with other functions within the firm and the wider KPMG M&A network, to deliver end-to-end solutions.

• Significant experience in M&A, ideally within a Big 4 or top-tier advisory firm;

• Strong understanding of the M&A lifecycle, due diligence, financial analysis, and commercial structuring;
• Excellent financial modelling skills;

• A degree in Accountancy, or Finance from a recognised professional or academic body (e.g., ACCA, CPA, University);

• Proven project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and lead both clients and internal teams;

• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal - with a clear, confident, and commercial approach;

• International exposure and/or cross-border transaction experience is highly valued;

• Willingness and eligibility to relocate to Malta (Europe), if currently abroad.

• A Performance Manager to coach you, periodically review, and ensure that you will meet your business and personal development goals;
• Buddy system;
• Continuous Learning through multiple online platforms;
• Technical training and support;
• Flexible working;
• Health insurance;
• A multicultural team;
• Relocation package and Immigration support where applicable.

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