About KPMG KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services to many of the world’s foremost companies. We operate in 138 countries and territories and have more than 276,000 people working in member firms around the world. KPMG China has offices located in more than 31 cities across China, with over 14,000 partners and staff. KPMG China provides multidisciplinary services from audit and tax to advisory, with a strong focus on serving our clients’ needs and their industries. Not only do we have an overriding commitment to provide the highest quality services for our clients, but we also strive to become a responsible corporate citizen that has a positive impact on our environment and community. At KPMG, you’ll translate insights into action and reveal opportunities for all—our teams, our clients and our world. About Transaction Deal Strategy KPMG Deal Strategy team helps companies identify and deliver real value from major deals, including acquisitions and divestitures, that have lasting impacts on the future of their business. We support our clients during all stages of the deal cycle, including pre-acquisition commercial due diligence, operational due diligence, carve-out assistance, post-merger integration and other value creation opportunities. We help executive teams, management, and stakeholders to assess the impacts of a deal and develop thorough, strategies and executable plans that ensure the strategic rationale of the deal is delivered. We work with clients in the Asia Pacific region across financial services, from fintech to insurance companies, banks to asset managers and securities brokers to crypto-currency exchanges. We also work with non-financial services multinational corporations, conglomerates, and other large enterprises. About the role 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 Qualifications 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