M&A Manager (Technology & Media)

About the role

KPMG's Advisory capability supports organisations as they address strategic priorities, make informed commercial decisions and deliver significant transactions. Within Corporate Finance, you will join a growing team that advises UK and global clients on critical and sensitive equity and debt transactions.

You will work on the origination and execution of lead advisory mandates in the mid-market, specialising in technology, media and telecommunications. The role covers the full transaction lifecycle, from initial strategic review and market engagement to negotiation and successful completion, with a particular focus on sell-side transactions. You will collaborate with senior colleagues, junior team members, corporate clients, financial investors and entrepreneurs while helping the practice build on its sector expertise and market credentials.

Roles and responsibilities

• Manage mergers and acquisitionsprojects from planning to completion, with support from and reporting to an Associate Director, Director or Partner.

• Act as the day-to-day client contact, coordinating stakeholders and maintainingclear communication throughout each phase of the transaction.

• Lead the preparation of high-quality marketing documents, pitch materialsand client proposals that support successful transaction outcomes.

• Direct analysts and other junior colleagues on live transactions, review their work and provideclear guidance to maintainquality and momentum.

• Coach junior team members and contribute to their technical and professional development through practical feedback and knowledge sharing.

• Set, monitor and control project budgets, billing and reporting requirements to support effective commercial management.

• Identifyand resolve transaction issues by applying sound financial, analyticaland strategic judgement.

• Contribute to business development by building market relationships, identifyingopportunitiesand supporting pitches for new work.

Experience and skills needed

• Relevant corporate finance experience gained within an investment bank, property consultancy, professional services firm, mid-tier advisory firmor private equity firm.

• A demonstrable record of executing transactions across the deal lifecycle, from origination to completion, including sell-side transactions.

• Experience managing complex projects, prioritiesand stakeholders across simultaneous assignments with demanding deadlines.

• Experience producing and reviewing transaction materials, financial models and analysis, including leveraged buyout and discounted cash flow analysis.

• Strong numerical, analyticaland strategic thinking skills, with evidence of identifyingissues and contributing practical solutions.

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with experience building trusted relationships with clients, colleaguesand market contacts.