Director, M&A Strategy

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever‑changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team‑driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world‑class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. Responsibilities Serve as a key advisor, identify and direct enterprise‑wide strategy projects and oversee execution of related deliverables in the Industrial Markets industry Help lead business development initiatives focused on Strategy including targeting key C‑level individuals, proposing KPMG's services and closing opportunities Lead cross‑functional teams in developing and implementing strategic roadmaps, manage key engagement interviews/research, and facilitate workshops Act as the primary team interface with various levels of client executives up to and including C‑Level Manage the presentation of final project deliverables and advise persuasively, earning the position of a trusted advisor Participate in professional development of KPMG Strategy team members and assist with the recruiting and training of new staff Qualifications A minimum of eight years work experience (including at least three post‑MBA years) in a client‑facing strategy discipline at a major strategy, boutique strategy or Big 4 firm or a combination of ten years work experience in a strategy consulting discipline and high‑impact, business‑wide corporate development departments of Fortune 100 Deep industry knowledge/experience in Industrial Markets including Automotive, Engineering and Industrial Products, Aerospace and Defense, and Metals Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, or other related field; Master's degree in Business Administration from an accredited college/university is preferred Experience in at least one of the following strategy consulting areas: strategic growth, operational and performance improvement, transaction and business due diligence, or other relevant strategy experience Strong business acumen, with analytical and problem solving skills and ability to understand how business model decisions impact operating model design/execution across operations, technology, risk governance and organizational design Comfort with ambiguity and fluid client situations Willingness and ability to travel Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H‑1B, L‑1, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, F‑1, J‑1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based visa) KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr KPMG Careers