Associate Director - M&A (Deal Advisory)

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.

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

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

7+ 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