Mergers & Acquisitions Director

6 months ago


Dublin, Ireland KPMG Ireland Full time
When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Are you our next Mergers & Acquisitions Director?

Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Director

Contract type: Perm

Are you interested in joining Ireland's leading corporate finance practice which has been ranked by Mergermarket as the #1 Financial Adviser by deal volume consistently over the last 5 years?

A snapshot of your peer group:
Minimum 10 years' experience.ACA / CFA qualified or equivalent;Previous experience in corporate finance / banking / investments or a related transaction environment;Strong verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to build a strong rapport with clients;Evidence of being a self starter who strives to take on responsibility to deliver great results;Strong capability in financial modelling, analytical skills and the complexities of your chosen area;Sectoral knowledge that will drive insights for our current and prospective clients;Proven project management skills and experience and must enjoy managing a wide range of multiple tasks/projects at any one time; andDemonstrate that you are commercial and astute.
Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:
Working alongside partners and colleagues taking responsibility to deliver market leading transactions;Playing an active role in transaction origination;Performance management of a number of colleagues contributing to the development of our team;Delivering personal output to the highest professional standards;Using your judgement and expertise to generate the best outcome for our clients;Liaising with clients, private equity, financial institutions and solicitors;Gaining a strong understanding of KPMG's other service lines; andDeveloping your own professional network.
Your team:

KPMG offers Ireland's largest dedicated corporate finance practice and advises on market leading deals.

KPMG was ranked by Mergermarket as the #1 Financial Adviser by deal volume in 2023 and consistently in previous years. KPMG was also selected as the M&A Advisor of the Year by Mergermarket in 2022.

Our combined expertise enables us to assist clients in dealing with a myriad of challenges and opportunities they face, no matter how complex.

Here's how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:

All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
Discounted health insurance The purchase of additional annual leave Frequent social events to help you build your network Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months. Relocation assistance for those moving to Ireland Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.
Career progression

When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.

In addition to this, we are the only one of the Big Four firms to announce promotions four times per year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression throughout your career with us.

Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we're committed to inclusion and equity at every level. At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. Visit to learn more.

Apply:

If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Kayleigh O'Brien.

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Please note we do not require Agency assistance for this role.

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