Manager/Senior Manager, M&A, Deal Advisory

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms. Across 147 countries, 219,000 KPMG people provide Audit, Tax and Advisory services to a huge range of clients, from leading brands to public bodies, global multi-nationals and local businesses.

What we do:

KPMG's M&A Group in Kyiv is looking for a highly motivated and skilled M&A Manager/Senior Manager to support the team in executing and originating sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions in the Ukrainian market. The team works closely together with KPMG's global network (over 2,500 professionals in more than 60 countries) and is regularly involved in cross-border transactions throughout all markets, thus making notable contribution to KPMG's leading positions in the world (ranked #1 in mid-market global M&A advisors list, 2017 Thomson Reuters SDC).

Job description:

Be in charge of M&A lead advisory projects, supervise the outputs, give guidance to executives and associates, and take full responsibility for:

• Preparation of complex financial models including valuations of companies (DCF analysis, trading and transaction comparables)
• Preparation of high-quality presentation materials including deal-related presentations (teasers, information memoranda, management presentations) and pitch books
• Management of main processes in ongoing transactions, including coordination of due diligence, and activities of the target's management and other advisors (accounting, legal, tax, etc.)
• Industry and company research to develop in-depth knowledge of the subject
• Drafting of process documentation including deal timelines, NDAs, term sheets, process letters, etc.
• Administration of internal workflow and risk management procedures, including project staffing and planning, drafting of project budgets and legal documents (NDAs, engagement contracts, etc.)

Key qualifications:

• At least 3 years prior relevant work experience in an M&A advisory role with a leading bank, boutique or Big Four company
• Higher education in finance / business / mathematics with superior academic performance
• Involvement in at least a few prior buy-side or sell-side M&A transactions in all their stages
• Highly developed analytical, quantitative and valuation skills, and a solid foundation in accounting
• Project management and organisational skills, and ability to work on several projects simultaneously with a strong attention to detail
• Professional fluency in English is a must, as well as native Ukrainian or Russian
• Excellent knowledge of MS-Office required, plus Bloomberg and Capital IQ
• Commitment to the job, intellectual curiosity and proactive approach, strong inter-personal skills and team spirit, ability to function well in and enjoy a high paced, demanding professional work environment
• International finance certificates (CFA, ACCA) are a strong plus

What we offer:

• Competitive and comprehensive remuneration package
• Corporate culture based on professionalism and mutual respect
• Transparent and successive path of career growth
• Opportunities for further professional development through working in highly professional environment and participation in diverse projects with international focus
• Wide range of training and development programs, CFA / ACCA funding program