Director - M&A (Energy)

• Capital raising for corporates, fund managers and asset managers
• Corporate M&A for Infrastructure Funds platforms, privately owned companies and non-core corporate disposals for large energy companies
• Asset level acquisitions, divestments, partnerships and financings
• Strategic pre deal advice

• A single market facing global Energy M&A team, in particular focused on cross border transactions and actively covering global pools of capital and large corporate clients
• A market leading overall Energy Advisory proposition, spanning strategic advice, wide-ranging deal propositions spanning due diligence and legal / tax structuring, complex carve outs, integration and JV structuring, and an end to end major project delivery team

• Senior and trusted client relationships across mid-market and global companies, new strategic entrants, financial investors and leading entrepreneurs
• An enviable set of market credentials across each of KPMG's major service lines
• A diverse skill set and deep sector expertise spanning across all sectors

• Deal origination: Proactively identify and originate new M&A opportunities through a strong personal network of industry contacts, investors, and intermediaries.
• Lead client engagement from initial pitch through to mandate win, demonstrating deep sector insight and commercial acumen.
• Business development: Play a key role in furthering KPMG's strength in the region while supporting other areas of the business with go to market and business development best practice / strategies;
• Manage internal relationships: further leverage off KPMG's reach and brand outside of M&A advisory. The reach and strength of senior relationships across the sector is a powerful tool to be harnessed;
• Team development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of M&A professionals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. Provide coaching and guidance to support career development and technical excellence.
• Establish a high level of credibility and manage strong working relationships with external parties including intermediaries and other advisors;
• The successful individual will be central to all key decision making and will play a vital role in the continued development and success of the team and wider M&A advisory business

• Strong academic & technical background (ACA, CFA, MBA or equivalent)
• Significant experience within M&A advisory in an investment bank, Big 4, private equity team, M&A Boutique or corporate development role; and / or significant experience in an energy focused fund manager, asset manager or corporate; with a strong network and reputation to originate attractive M&A business
• A proven track record of materially contributing to the successful generation of competitive sell and buy-side mandates in the M&A advisory space
• Significant transactional experience with a demonstrable record of deal execution across all phases of the transaction cycle from origination to completion
• Strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking skills and demonstrated experience of financial modelling
• Personal drive to deliver results and ambition to make an impact in a growing sector team Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage at senior levels.
• Proven leadership capabilities, with experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Commercially driven, with a strategic mindset and a passion for delivering client value.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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