KPMG's Global Strategy Group (KPMG GSG) is recruiting. We are seeking for exceptional individuals who have a passion for identifying and providing Deal Strategy solutions for clients.

KPMG GSG and Deal Strategy Proposition

KPMG GSG works with C-level executives to identify, structure and help solve their most critical strategic issues across the economic and transaction cycles. Our solution propositions include:

• Deal strategy
• Growth strategy
• Enterprise-wide transformation
• Operating strategy & cost

The Deal Strategy proposition provides clients with inbound / outbound / domestic merger, acquisition, divestiture and joint venture support, focusing on pre, mid and post deal integration and separation planning and implementation. Our services include target screening, commercial / HR / operational / carve-out due diligence, cost and synergy assessments, pre-signing and pre-completion planning and transition support, as well as post-deal support, separation & integration support, PMO (Project Management Office) support and portfolio management. Our professionals work with our clients across the transaction lifecycle to help ensure that deal objectives and value targets are met with minimal disruption to their business.

At the start of your career with us, you can expect to become an integral part of a diversified, talent-driven and high performance culture. It is an exciting time to join KPMG GSG as we are growing rapidly owing to our unique propositions and strength of client relationships.

A Summary of the role

This role is a key part of mid-management team in KPMG, who takes part in enhancing KPMG's reputation and brand in the marketplace. The individual would focus on Deal Strategy solutions and demonstrate effectiveness in planning and managing client engagements / projects of moderate complexity, and the ability to effectively manage team members and internal resources. This role should be able to critically evaluate and exercise professional judgment on client issues. It's also a role model for other team members – demonstrating strong technical knowledge, excellent project management ability, and good people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply the deal-related methodology to the practical aspects of business operations and the client's market sector throughout the engagement / project process to support sound and practical recommendations to clients
• Conduct pre-deal HR,operational and carve-out due diligence., and etc.,
• Work in an engagement / project team, occasionally alongside other countries across APAC and globally, to lead and / or participate in engagements / projects to assist clients to execute project tasks within PMO and across multiple functions (Finance, HR, IT, etc.)
• Manage multiple PMO tasks, including assessing the completion of milestones, identifying and escalating risks and issues and summarising and developing status reports
• Develop quality end products, such as tracking tools, client-specific project templates and reports
• Lead preparation of high-quality recommendations and project plans
• Plan, develop and execute project plans, identify areas for improvement and support detailed planning and execution through the post-deal completion phase
• Proactively identify likely issues that could impact project success and lever wider KPMG service line support as required, differentiating and enhancing our service offering to clients
• Manage business development initiatives through with the creation and development of proposals and attend prospective client meetings
• Build and maintain strong and interactive client relationships. When required, act as the key point of contact to client stakeholders

Experience

• 5+ years of deal relevant experience in:
• Strategy consulting or Transaction advisory or Management consulting in a big 4 / similar firm, Tier 1 & 2 strategy houses preferred
• M&A related positions of a leading company
• Deep understanding of Deal basics (typical types, deal process and key milestones, etc.), knowledge of specific sectors(Life science, auto, consumer market, etc.) preferred
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and engagement / project and time management skills
• Experienced in executing and / or overseeing integration and separation activities such as PMO support, Synergy evaluation, Operating Model development, Finance / HR / IT / Supply Chain integration planning and execution, communications planning etc.
• Strong capabilities in using Microsoft Office applications (including Excel, PPT and Word) and slide structuring and writing
• Proven track record in leading engagements / projects or components of an engagement / project
• Self-motivated, well-organised with a strong “can-do” attitude towards challenge
• Enthusiasm to work as part of a team based across multiple geographies to meet challenging client deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Willingness to travel, if required

Background

• Bachelor or above Degree from a leading institution
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Chinese written and oral communication proficiency are a definite advantage

We offer successful candidates an attractive remuneration package and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and exciting environment.

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