Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
M&A Manager – Energy
Location: London only
KPMG’s Corporate Finance practice has an industry-leading reputation for delivering forward-thinking and objective advice to our UK and global client base, together with an enviable track record of closing successful deals. Our Corporate Finance professionals have advised on or arranged critical and sensitive equity and debt transactions for some of the world’s largest corporations, financial institutions, and governments.
KPMG is a leading mid-market M&A adviser in the UK, Europe, and globally. Continued revenue growth means we are looking to recruit top talent who are keen to contribute to the ongoing success of the business.
Why join KPMG as an M&A Manager – Energy?
You will work on the origination and execution of lead advisory mandates in the mid-market, specialising in Energy. You will help clients achieve their strategic objectives when buying or selling a company, from the initial strategic review through to successful completion. This is an ideal opportunity to join a growing and ambitious team as a sector specialist.
The business has significant growth ambitions, through continued deep sector expertise and delivering the highest quality deal execution.
- 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
What will you be doing?
- Manage M&A projects (with support from and reporting into Associate Director/ Director / Partner) including being the day to day point of contact for clients.
- Actively managing client interfaces taking responsibility for managing all phases of the transaction cycle and deal execution.
- Leading and managing the delivery of marketing documentation, as well as pitch materials and client proposals
- Directing and managing junior colleagues, analysts, and support staff on M&A transactions, including reviewing their work
- Coaching and contributing to the development of junior team members
- Set, monitor, and control M&A project budgets, billing, and other reporting requirements
- Taking responsibility for, and proactively assisting business development efforts, including pitching for new work
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What will you need to do it?
Essential skills
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients, colleagues, and market contacts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence communicating complex financial and commercial matters clearly
- Financial modelling experience, including LBO and DCF analysis
- Strong numerical, analytical, and strategic-thinking skills
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver to demanding timetables
Experience and background
- Significant transactional and deal execution experience across all phases of the deal lifecycle, from origination through to completion, particularly sell-side transactions
- Relevant corporate finance experience gained within an investment bank, property consultancy, Big Four or mid-tier firm, or private equity firm
- Ideally, experience advising clients or executing transactions in a non-regulated sector
- Experience of working on transactions involving private equity is desirable
- Personal drive and integrity, with the ability to deliver results within tight deadlines
- A commitment to high-quality standards and a detail-oriented approach
- An independent mindset, with the ability to identify problems and contribute to the development of solutions
- Confidence discussing financially related commercial issues
- A strong academic background
- A personable and collaborative approach, with the ability to create confidence and trust with colleagues and clients
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Find out more:
Within Deal Advisory we have a range of divisions and specialisms. Click the links to find out more below:
- Deal Advisory at KPMG
- ESG at KPMG
- About our firm
- KPMG Culture. Being Inclusive
- KPMG Workability and Disability confidence
For any additional support in applying, please click the links to find out more:
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location