Analyst / Senior Analyst - M&A

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Job type

Permanent

Full-time
 
Location
Auckland City, Auckland
 
Full job description
Join KPMG's globally recognised Deal Advisory team and play a pivotal role in shaping New Zealand's most significant M&A transactions.

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 support 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.

We are a multidisciplinary team that is proud of its collaborative and supportive culture. We encourage our team members to work across a range of projects / Deal Advisory streams as workflows require and learn new skills that provide the foundation of a successful career. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there is no limit to the impact you can make.

The opportunity:

KPMG has a longstanding presence in the New Zealand market as a trusted M&A advisor. Having sustained a step change in our business over the past several years, we are looking to hire an additional one or two talented senior analysts into the team.
Globally, KPMG are consistently ranked as #1 or #2 mid-market M&A advisor and therefore the strength of our network has been instrumental in securing high quality mandates (often involving members from other international offices).
For further information on the KPMG M&A team see the following link - https://home.kpmg/nz/en/home/services/advisory/deal-advisory/selling-a-business.html
Day to day you will:

Collaborate with team members on key M&A deliverables (e.g. Information Memorandum drafting, management presentation drafting, valuation papers, financial modelling, preparation of pitch materials)
Support team with overall M&A process management
Buyer and industry research
Transaction and trading comparables analysis
Work with team members on buy-side roles
Have significant client interaction (founders, management and private equity) and involvement encouraged from day 1
Support administrative requirements of the team
What you will bring to our team:

1-3 years of corporate finance / investment banking / advisory experience
Postgraduate studies / CFA / or equivalent would be well received
Proven financial modelling experience and/or valuation experience
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to professional and client service excellence
A proactive working style and be a self-starter with the ability to deliver to deadlines
A genuine interest in M&A transactions
A collaborative approach with colleagues
A pragmatic approach to problem-solving
The ability to develop a trusted and respected working relationship with clients
Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

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 phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@kpmg.co.nz

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

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, ****** orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.

Benefits:

Employee discount
Work from home