Deal Advisory, Transaction Services

**Function(s)**:Advisory

**Work Type**:Permanent

**Start Date for Applications**:5 Jul 2023

**Closing Date for Applications**:
KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
Job DescriptionKPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. With more than 189,000 people operating in 155 countries around the world, we have outstanding professionals working together to provide value to local and global organisations. Committed to excellence, we are proud to be a recognised Employer of Choice in Singapore.**We invite highly motivated and dynamic professionals to join our growing Deal Advisory - Transaction Services practice in the Singapore office.**
Our Deal Advisory professionals help buyers, sellers, private equity investors, governments, and lenders in developing and executing on their value strategies. The Transaction Services team focuses on due diligence (financial and commercial) assistance in relation to acquisitions, disposals, public bids/mergers, joint ventures, buy-outs, market entries, financing and other transactions. The team also helps clients identify upside opportunities and risks in their transaction processes to satisfy the due diligence requirements of underwriting banks.As an Associate Director, Commercial Due Diligence - Transaction Services (Deal Advisory), you are a motivated self-starter with expertise in finance, strategy, research and business operations, with focus on commercial due diligence in a deal environment.**The role involves**:

- Evaluate markets, assess market size, growth, segmentation and overall attractiveness, customer interviewing, and assess strengths and weaknesses of market participants
- Assist clients with building detailed business models including market forecasts, competitor share forecasts, evaluating 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 assist in preparing pitch documents e.g. proposals and presentations
- Perform financial analysis, review on target projects and formulate deal rationale and strategy
- Min 8 years of relevant experience in strategy, commercial due diligence, or consulting experience
- Bachelor Degree in Business, Numerate or Analytical disciplines such as Mathematics, Economics, and Accounting, or the equivalent preferred
- Sector experience in any of the following areas preferred: Financial Services, Healthcare, Transportation, Energy, Manufacturing
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel
- Financial and commercial awareness with strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Deep expertise and ability to add sector insights into client deliverables and proposals
- Experience in 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
- Due to the engagements, regional experience in South East Asia would be an added advantage

⠀CompetenciesSeek GrowthDeliver ImpactInspire TrustAt 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.