KPMG - Assistant Manager/Manager - Corporate Finance

Job Description

Your responsibilities will include:

- Handling complete on ground responsibility of client assignments given to you. Support manager/Director on various aspects of the transaction as per the requirement of the assignment. Support of Associate/ Analyst will be available as per the requirement of the assignment.

- Taking lead on identifying potential targets/ investors/ collaborators for domestic/ cross border M&A transactions. Keeping track of research being conducted for Indian foreign clients/ companies

- Preparing/ Coordinating pitch presentations to obtain new mandates

- Preparation/ review of term sheets/ definitive agreements pertaining to the transaction

- Coordinating with due diligence team/advisors to track progress of due diligence and identify bottlenecks to the exercise and resolving the same on a timely basis. Coordinating and managing the financial, tax, commercial and operational due diligence process in a transaction

- Flagging major issues and bringing the same to attention of the Manager/Director on a timely basis at various stages of transaction lifecycle

- Assistance and guidance in finalization of the transaction documentation including the initial Information Memorandum, financial model and the definitive agreements

- Project management and execution

- Build a strong network with peers and professionals in the field.

- Review of due diligence reports and identifying shortcoming/critical points for attention of buyer/ seller which may relevant from future discussions and negotiation standpoint

- Contributing during discussions/negotiations with various stakeholders

- Preparing proposals, engagement letter and ensure compliance with risk processes

- Manage flow of control among associates/analysts and keeping a track of progress

- Preparation of pitch decks/ teasers/ information memorandum/brief profiles of target companies / businesses

- Reaching out to identified companies in India / overseas from Business Development and having an initial discussion/ conversation with the promoters/ senior management personnel

- Preparation and review of business models/ business plans/ financial projections. Undertaking thorough financial analysis of businesses and target companies

- Managing data flow and data rooms for investors

- Interacting with relevant stakeholders (investors, lawyers, promoters, senior management personnel, finance team etc) to facilitate smooth transaction flow and achieving transaction closure

- Analysing the financial and operational positioning of portfolio companies to proactively suggest exit / strategic options including JV / partnerships, acquisitions or divestitures

- Assisting the Manager/ Director in building a healthy pipeline of opportunities and mandates in the identified areas of fund raise / M&A engagements

- In-depth knowledge of Business Modeling and valuations required for CF engagements, and ability to analyze and envisage new / key industry trends

- Keep abreast of new developments in the business, the industry and the regulatory environment relevant to the job profile.