Senior Manager / Associate Director - M&A (Deal Advisory)

Kpmgnz

New Zealand

Posted June 03, 2026

Permanent Full-Time

Job Overview

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow.

KPMG’s Deal Advisory team supports clients with high-value strategic and financial decisions, typically in the context of M&A or large-scale capital investment. We bring financial analysis, commercial acumen and market insights to deliver sound investments and fuel New Zealand’s prosperity.

The Opportunity:

KPMG has a longstanding presence in the New Zealand market as a trusted M&A advisor, with a senior team having extensive investment banking experience.

We are looking to add a senior team member to help lead the day-to-day execution of M&A advisory mandates and support new business origination.

As part of KPMG’s globally ranked M&A platform (consistently #1 or #2 in the mid-market) and leading New Zealand team (winner of INFINZ mid-market M&A deal of the year in 2026), you’ll have access to a strong pipeline of high-quality mandates, including domestic and cross-border transactions, often delivered in collaboration with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions.

For further information on the KPMG M&A team, see: https://home.kpmg/nz/en/home/services/advisory/deal-advisory/selling-a-business.html

Day To Day You Will:

Drive the day-to-day execution of M&A transactions from origination through to close

Take ownership of key workstreams including financial analysis, marketing materials preparation and project management.

Build and manage trusted relationships with clients and key external stakeholders, including investors, financiers and legal advisors

Support business development and contribute to deal origination

Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture

Collaborate with KPMG’s global M&A network on cross-border opportunities

About You:

6+ years’ experience in a high quality corporate advisory, investment banking or corporate development role

Proven ability to lead significant transaction workstreams

Strong technical skill set, including financial modelling and valuations

Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset

Strong academic track record, with further study (e.g. postgraduate or CFA) viewed favourably

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted relationships

A collaborative approach with colleagues, combined with a strong team mindset

Highly motivated with a clear commitment to a career in M&A

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Emma at [email protected].

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

— Hybrid Working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance

— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

— Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG’ – 18 weeks’ paid flexible leave for all new parents - primary and secondary carers

— Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees.

— Discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services.

— Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally.

— Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.

Senior Manager / Associate Director - M&A (Deal Advisory)

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