Director, M&A Strategy

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 KPMGs 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; Masters 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.

Benefits

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. 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.