Assistant Manager - Deal Advisory - Transaction Services

You and your team of high performers advise our national and international clients in strategic merger and acquisition projects. From day one, delivering our due diligence services requires you to take full ownership of fast-paced, intellectually challenging work.

Geneva
By arrangement
100 %

Your contribution to KPMG

  • Collaborate with your Deal Advisory colleagues to deliver critical insights for strategic investment decisions to our clients
  • Obtain, compile and analyse financial, commercial and operational data of target companies including key deal metrics such as sustainable EBITDA, net working capital, net debt and future cash flows
  • Organise and execute sell-side and buy-side due diligence and vendor assistance projects for international and Swiss clients
  • Demonstrate ability to engage and listen intently to clients to understand and interpret their needs
  • Ensure close cooperation with our internal advisors from tax, strategy, valuations and pension as well as external lawyers and representatives of investment banks
  • Present quantitative analysis in a concise manner, accompanied by qualitative commentary in a polished client report providing insights to our clients to support their investment/divestment decision
  • Coach and develop junior team members effectively on projects through reviewing their deliverables and passing on know-how and experience
  • Take on project management tasks, such as monitoring project progress, setting milestones, reporting delays and costs to date against budget to the Engagement Manager and to the client

This is what makes you successful

  • Successfully completed a Master's Degree in Business Administration or Economics, preferably with a specialisation in Finance and Accounting; relevant further education (ACCA, CPA) seen as a plus
  • At least 3-4 years of experience in transaction services; Experience in M&A, audit, financial consulting or controlling of an international firm also considered, especially if combined with first experience in transactions and Big4 exposure
  • Analytical style of work, advanced problem-solving skills and affinity for explaining complex topics in a simple and understandable way
  • Quick to grasp and learn new things and translate these into actions
  • Strong people management skills, with a willingness to mentor and teach junior team members, fostering their professional development
  • Not afraid to take on responsibility, able to handle pressure combined with a high degree of flexibility
  • Fluent in written and spoken French and English, knowledge of other languages (in particular German) seen as an asset

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Your benefits

We offer a range of generous benefits designed to help you thrive with us and benefit for life. Discover them below.

  • Empowered to lead

    Responsibility from day one. That’s how we empower tomorrow’s business leaders at KPMG. You value your independence – and so do we. We cultivate an environment where you can unfold your potential.

    Empowered to lead
  • Your personal skillset

    From digital learning to external programs, personal development comes in many shapes and forms at KPMG. Share our passion for learning and cultivate future and digital skills that will last a lifetime. Even better: benefit from our contribution to the cost of qualifying in your field.

    Your personal skillset
  • Inspired to innovate

    As part of KPMG, you join other highly qualified and motivated professionals in an inspiring entrepreneurial environment. A clear mindset and strong opinions are not only encouraged at KPMG, but expected. When it comes to ideas, quality beats hierarchy.

    Inspired to innovate
  • New ventures

    KPMG thrives – and depends – on agility and change. Help shape the next generation of business with your open mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. We constantly create room for your ideas to unfold.

    New ventures

Are you interested?

KPMG as an employer

We are a dynamic and international team in the high-performing M&A consultancy sector. Our Transaction Services team advises our Swiss and international clientele on all aspects of corporate acquisitions. As a market leader, we live in a culture of excellence and mutual trust. Therefore, we hire exceptional individuals with a team mindset. This is a unique chance to become part of an international, successful environment in a highly engaging culture.

KPMG is known for providing clear and consistent solutions in the areas of auditing and advisory services. The broad palette of services across many subject matters and industries allows the provision of multidisciplinary services from a single source for our clients on the one hand and diverse careers and development options for our employees on the other hand. Our dealings are fair and frank and we strive to always look at the results of our work through the eyes of our clients. At KPMG, we are aware that if we add value for our clients, we also do the same for ourselves.

Do you have any questions?

Haig Ilanjian

Human Resources

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