(Senior) Manager M&A - Energy Sector

Roles & Responsibilities

Climate change means that we have to change the way the world consumes and produces energy. How do we ensure enough energy for everyone while also solving the climate challenge? This is one of the defining challenges of our time.

Our energy team is dedicated to support clients through the energy transition by combining strategic expertise, sector insight and market leading deal origination and execution. We present an exciting opportunity for new hires, both in terms of professional opportunity as in terms of real-world impact.

As a (Senior) Manager of the M&A Energy team, you will be responsible for supporting business origination efforts, lead focused streams of execution on transactions and support Directors in further developing the franchise. You will need to demonstrate a strong desire to learn to support origination efforts in M&A.

Key responsibilities can be summarized as follows:

• Origination responsibilities will include preparing value added content and supporting the strategic dialogue with our clients;
• You are also expected to help build energysector knowledge and intelligence to deepen our franchise’s expertise;
• Over time, you will need to become a reliable point of contact for C-level client contacts, developing and sustaining strong and long-lasting client relationships and understanding of their broader business needs;
• On transaction execution, you are expected to lead and support key workstreams including a.o. client management, project and process management, due diligence, financial modelling, valuation and negotiation of transaction documentation demonstrating a high level of expertise across the entire transaction lifecycle;
• You will need to contribute to the development of the M&A team through the deepening of functional knowledge and insights; demonstrating expertise; the codification of best practices; and the development of new services, tools, methodologies.

Skills & Qualifications

You will have the following qualifications, expertise and skills:

• Master degree in Business Administration, Finance or Engineering;
• Minimum of 5-7 years of transaction experience in Investment Banking and M&A at an international investment bank, M&A boutique or accounting firm;
• Strong presentation skills;
• A strong interest in the energy sector and innovation, with the ability to work in a changing environment;
• A previous experience in the energy sector is a plus;
• A strong technical knowledge with proven competencies in investigative analysis of the business and sectors, mastering valuation principles and techniques;
• Excellent analytical skills including the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions, Strong excel modelling skills;
• Exposure to or familiarity with both Equity Capital Markets and Leveraged Finance transactions is considered an asset;
• Experience with working with diverse teams on an international level;
• Excellent organisational and planning skills and able to perform consistently at a high level and at times under high pressure while adhering to strict deadlines;
• Detail orientated and well organized with a strong work ethic;
• Open mind with the flexibility to manage teams in a fast-moving environment with changing client requirements;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Dutch and French.

We offer

• An international corporate culture in which personal growth, mutual trust and lifelong learning are being fostered;
• A competitive and attractive compensation package and a great number of extra-legal advantages (Company car + fuel card, IPhone/IPad, group & hospitalization insurance, Allowances,…) which are customizable with our Reflex@KPMG plan;
• Career and business development opportunities combined with trainings based on your personal needs and ambitions;
• Learning and growth opportunities designed for leaders through our Management development Track;
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements to enable working from wherever you are;
• A team of passionate colleagues to reach higher goals and support each other;
• A buddy and performance manager to support and assist you through your first months at KPMG;
• Great teambuilding, sport & wellbeing initiatives through our Together@KPMG program;
• An inclusive workspace that encourages diversity and pursues mutual respect for each other’s beliefs and backgrounds.

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