KPMG's Deal Execution practice is looking for exceptional candidates for an Assistant Manager role

You will deliver projects working closely alongside senior members of the team, who will provide guidance and insight in the deal environment.

This will provide you with the opportunity to build your transactions knowledge and further develop your technology skills base.

Roles & Responsibilities

Due Diligence

Researching, writing, delivering, and reviewing technology related deal and transaction reports

Analysing and data mapping to comment on the technology of the business including cost, products and systems and technology contracts

Providing insights on technology aspects of the deal that are relevant to the client and readers of the technology due diligence reports and to be able to explain issues simply, highlighting the impact of technology on business strategy, operations and, ultimately, deal valuation.

Developing an understanding of technology benchmark and qualitative information to provide insights to clients to describe a typical technology function

Contributing content for sections of reports / deliverables

Advising on technology aspects of integration, separation (carve outs) and optimisation initiatives (e.g. synergy analysis) including the development of target operating models, understanding the current technology landscape, defining transitional service agreements, developing detailed plans, and supporting the implementation of such plans.

Support the technology workstream in integrations and separations within a larger team of Integration & Separation colleagues

Identification or review of client synergies for technology within a larger team

Make sound decisions : Exercises sound business judgment when making decisions

Foster innovation : Embraces a culture of innovation and experimentation to create value

Apply a strategic perspective : Uses diverse sets of inputs to develop a broad perspective on business and people issues

Take opportunities to learn and adapt : Uses insights and self-reflection to build capability and embrace new challenges

Develop and motivate others : Engages teams, instils confidence, and coaches people to find meaning in their work and achieve exceptional results

Build collaborative relationships : Establishes strong relationships internally and externally and builds wide and productive networks

Drive quality : Delivers high-quality products and exceptional service that provide value

Act ethically and responsibly : Behaves ethically and encourages others to do the same

Advocate for Equality : Creates opportunities to address inequity and enables all people to feel like they belong

Work Experience :

Demonstrable experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, public sector organisation or strategy / development team in industry

Strong foundational understanding of the value drivers within Technology

Experience of leading project workstreams and take responsibility for small teams

Prior involvement in business development activity and ability to contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management initiatives

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader (internal and external) stakeholders

Strong academic track record

Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities

Structured thinking skills combined with creativity

Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed

Ability review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights

Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen

Ability to build complex financial models that support our recommendations to clients

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Other language skills would be a strong bonus