25/26 Advisory-Transactions-Deal Strategy-Hong Kong

We are looking for fresh graduates to join KPMG Deal Strategy where provide various types of buy-side and sell-side deal advisory support throughout the deal cycle: • Integration/separation planning and execution • Commercial and operational due diligence • Value creation opportunity identification, analysis and realisation • Target identification and evaluation • JV and partnership strategy • Exit strategies, divestments and carve-outs • IPO support As an Analyst in the Deal Strategy team, you will gain hands-on experience and develop core competencies across: Integration • Support pre deal due diligence and provide strategic advice to Executives on Integration Risks • Develop a target business and operating model to outline how the merged company will operate post transaction • Assist the client to develop detailed integration and Day 1 readiness plans • Help set up and manage an Integration Management Office • Offer change management support and advice Separation • Support sell-side due diligence • Help develop the business and operating model for the separated business and remaining business • Assist with negotiating transaction commercial terms • Assist with drafting deal documents • Assist in development of detailed separation plans and advise on use of TSAs • Help set up and manage a Separation Management Office Commercial, Operational Due Diligence and Other Value Creation Opportunities • Assess markets, segmentations and overall attractiveness, including estimating size and projected growth • Perform industry research, produce benchmarks, and collect financial and operational KPIs to leverage external insights and challenge performance • Review the regulatory landscape and assess the strengths and weaknesses of competitors • Identify synergy initiatives and/or review synergy plans presented by management during merger transactions • Assist in estimating additional costs required for the carved-out entity to operate as a standalone business in a carve-out transaction • Help identify operational risks and upsides associated with a transaction • In a post-deal scenario, assist clients with synergy or cost savings tracking, planning, and initial execution • Support the identification, analysis and delivery of value-creation opportunities through the development of extensive models rooted in financial and non-financial data

and skills • Final year student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or above from a recognised university, ideally in Accounting, Business, or equivalent disciplines • Strong interest in Deal Strategy, financial services and corporates • Experience in planning and/or implementing business performance improvement initiatives in an operational, financial, or strategy role is considered a plus • Ability to interpret financial statements and evaluate business performance through analysis • Possesses strong analytical, financial and commercial skills • Exceptional time management, ability to prioritise and meet responsibilities in a fast-paced environment often with multiple or competing deadlines • Proficient written and verbal presentation and communication skills in English. Written and spoken Chinese is considered a plus (but not a requirement) • A team player with high levels of enthusiasm and a self-driven mentality for continuous professional development • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Other advanced analytics skills (Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Python, SQL, etc.) are a differentiator • A permanent resident or holder of the right of abode in the location you are applying for Key to success • Demonstrate ability to work with senior management and manage relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders • Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities to synthesise complex data; comfortable making intelligent assumptions to produce high-level estimates when information is incomplete • Highly organised and proactive self-starter, capable of initiating and completing tasks independently, with guidance from senior team members as required • Willingness to challenge assumptions, question information, and investigate facts thoroughly as part of the due diligence processes • Consistently deliver high-quality work with a meticulous level of attention to detail