Associate - Corporate Finance

Job description

Working at KPMG allows you to gain valuable on-the-job experience while building your professional network and business acumen. Being part of the KPMG Global member firm of 155 countries and 174,000 professionals, you'll be part of a high performing team and have access to ongoing professional development and mentorship at every level. You will work with national and global organizations, adding value and gaining valuable on-the-job experience. At KPMG, we'll provide you with the support to drive your own career and discover the countless opportunities available.

Deal Advisory isone of the three practices within Advisory, consisting of: (i) mergers and acquisitions; (ii) debt and equity financing; (iii) restructuring; (iv) public and infrastructure finance; (v) valuations and fairness opinions; and (vi) transaction services.

Within Deal Advisory, KPMG Corporate Finance Inc. is the OSC regulated entity through which KPMG LLP\u0027s investment banking services are provided in Canada. KPMG\u0027s Corporate Finance services are principally comprised of merger, acquisition and divestiture advisory services and financing services including raising debt and equity capital.We offer independent financial advisory and investment banking services to both private and public companies. Acting independently of financing sources, we provide clients with pure, objective advice, focusing on strategies that can help meet corporate objectives. We have an extensive international network of over 2,600 corporate finance professionals working from 160 offices in 86 countries thus providing KPMG Corporate Finance with a broad local reach and established contacts.

We are seeking professionals at the Associate level to join our Calgary practice.

Role & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

·  Participating in KPMG Corporate Finance's engagements, including divestiture, acquisition, debt/equity financing and financial analysis mandates.
·  Conducting detailed financial analysis on historical and projected financial results.
·  Performing financial modeling in Excel.
·  Conducting market and industry research, benchmarking analysis, compiling data on companies that are similar to our clients and perform relative market value analysis.
·  Assisting in the development of pitch, confidential information memorandum and other Corporate Finance documentation.
·  Analyzing the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats specific to a client and its sector in order to assess the risks inherent to the company's cash flows.
·  Participating in discussions and meetings with clients' top management.
·  Developing relationships with current and future clients. At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.

Skills & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the following skills, behaviours and experience:

·  Business degree with 1 to 5 years of relevant post-graduate experience acquired in accounting, corporate finance, investment banking, commercial/corporate banking, corporate development, research, private equity, corporate development, or other similar corporate finance role.
·  CPA, MBA, CFA, and/or CBV viewed positively.
·  Sound understanding of the factors driving the value of a company.
·  Solid grounding in financial modeling is essential.
·  Highly conversant with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook).
·  Proficiency with Bloomberg and S&P Capital IQ, would be considered an asset.
·  Excellent critical, troubleshooting and analytical skills.
·  Excellent organizational skills and capacity to manage priorities.
·  Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
·  Ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
·  Strong communication and presentation skills including writing and verbal skills.
·  A team spirit and great interpersonal skills.
·  Must be willing to travel within and across Canada.

Location Calgary, AB ,Our Values, The KPMG Way
We lead by example | We work together | We respect the individual
We seek the facts and provide insight | We are open and honest in our communication
We are committed to our communities | Above all, we act with integrity

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. KPMG encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process , please contact the HR Shared Service Centre by email or by phone at 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778 (Option 1). KPMG will consult with all applicants with disabilities who request accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.
Category Other Service Line Corporate Finance ,Industry Not Applicable