Transaction Services - Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT) - Associate Director (Birmingham)

Job description

Our Transaction Services practice comprises approximately 500 people across the UK, organised to align to KPMG’s market orientated structure, and is at the heart of the Firm's agenda to increase its penetration of boardrooms and work with clients across the economic and transaction cycle. Our team works closely with colleagues across Deal Advisory as well as Tax, Audit and other Advisory teams; it is a multi-disciplinary and international environment that sits right at the heart of our One Firm agenda. We are recruiting Associate Directors in TMT team. We understand that flexible working means something different to each of us, so we are happy to discuss options that suit your needs. Associate Director appointments are made on the basis of demonstrated track record. As engagement managers, Associate Directors are expected to play a key role in the development of all aspects of the practice Engagement management : individuals will be required to structure and lead multiple large, complex workstreams in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments Business development : individuals will be required to build, commercialise and sustain relationships with management team members for the benefit of the Firm. Individuals will be required to develop propositions, focussing on specific themes and/or clients. Risk management : individuals will be required to identify and manage risks, ensuring the Firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively. Developing People : individuals will need to identify team member development needs and accelerate development by establishing the appropriate plans and frameworks with particular emphasis on coaching and skills transfer. They will act as a role model with colleagues and clients by living the values of the Firm. Delivering quality services : Individuals will be required to monitor and deliver high quality service to clients (both internal and external). Individuals will be proficient at managing multiple priorities. Advisory Skills : individuals will use their extensive skills and experience to provide advice as a trusted adviser. Experience Essential Sector experience across TMT including Technology, Software, Telecoms and Media is highly desirable. Extensive experience of managing advisory or transaction related engagements Strong personal impact and self-awareness Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills Strong analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions Evidence of working successfully with senior management teams at clients: the client base for TS is particularly diverse, including corporates and PE clients of different sizes, and as a result there is a particular requirement that project leaders at AD level are able to interact effectively with the most senior levels of client management The ability to lead and operate in high performing, multi-disciplinary teams Expertise / Technical role requirements Strong academic background with a financial qualification such as ACA or equivalent experience IT skills – strong excel, PowerPoint and word skills Skills: Strong personal impact and self-awareness Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills How we work Our Deal If the chance to work with interesting clients and innovative technology wasn’t rewarding enough, we’ll motivate you in other ways too. At KPMG you can expect real responsibilities and opportunities to grow professionally. ‘Our Deal’ sets out all the different ways you’ll be rewarded at KPMG. Among other things you can benefit from honest conversations about your career as well as a range of other rewards. In all these ways and more, we have created an environment that can bring out the best in you. Our Commitment to Diversity Our employees have many varied work schedules to suit their individual needs! Our intelligent working options range from role sharing and flexible start and finish times, to home working and more informal arrangements agreed within teams. Check out examples of KPMG employees enjoying different working patterns on our website and please do share your own individual requirements with us. We are proud of the value we place on individuality. We want you to bring your full self to work and maximise your potential. KPMG is a place where everyone can thrive, whatever their gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. We also value the wealth of experience and knowledge that people who have taken a career break can bring to us, so the role welcomes applications for individuals who have been out of work for 12 months or more and who have previous relevant experience. Applying with a Disability While some of our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, we are supportive where possible of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands. We are happy to discuss individual requirements, and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Furthermore, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly so you can understand from them what our culture is like. Flexible Working While our client-facing professionals are required to travel regularly, and often based at client sites, we are supportive where possible of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands. We are happy to discuss individual requirements, and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Furthermore, as part of the recruitment process, we can put you in touch with people who work flexibly so you can understand from them what our culture is like.