Associate Director - Transaction Services, Glasgow
Client: KPMG
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 80f5769fa935
Job Views: 14
Posted: 14.03.2025
Expiry Date: 28.04.2025
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 our Private Equity, Financial Services, Corporates and Capital Markets teams across the UK to support the growth of our TS business. Positions are available on a full time, part-time or FTC basis. 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:
1. Engagement management: individuals will be required to structure and lead multiple large, complex workstreams in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
2. 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.
3. Risk management: individuals will be required to identify and manage risks, ensuring the Firm's risk management frameworks are implemented appropriately and effectively.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Advisory Skills: individuals will use their extensive skills and experience to provide advice as a trusted adviser.
Experience
Essential
* Strong academic and numerate background (ACA or equivalent 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 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
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We value individuality and want you to bring your full self to work and maximise your potential. KPMG is a place where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background.
Applying with a Disability
We are supportive of helping you achieve a balance between home and work demands. We can discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements.
A final word from us…
We’re hugely proud of what we’ve managed to achieve so far, but we’re only just getting started. We’re looking for people to grow with us and are committed to helping everybody reach their destination.
Benefits
* Pension options.
* Bonus scheme that reflects firm and individual performance.
* Rail and Oyster Card reimbursement.
* Access to preferential banking.
Lifestyle
* 25 days holiday, with the option to buy up to an extra 10 days, plus an additional day of leave for your birthday.
* Competitive maternity and paternity leave.
* 6 days of work time each year for volunteering.
* Daily lunch allowance.
Health and Wellbeing
* Private medical insurance.
* Life assurance of 4 x salary with the option to increase this via flexible benefits scheme.
* Access to private, remote GP appointments anytime and anywhere via a smartphone.
* BeWell employee assistance programme for confidential information, advice, or counselling for life’s daily challenges.
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