Joining as a graduate, you can expect real variety here in Deal Advisory. And on this programme you’ll join either our Deal Analytics or Technology in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team. You’ll be undertaking client-facing work, providing advice, and adding value at every stage of the deal cycle – including on some very high-profile deals. Wherever you work, you'll be recognised for the impact you make, the leadership skills you develop and the success you create with others.
Joining our Deal Analytics team within Deal Advisory will give you the opportunity to use data-enabled solutions that make a meaningful and positive difference for clients across a wide variety of industries. The team uses big data tools and KPMG’s own analytics platforms to transform large volumes of financial data into user-friendly insights. These are used to provide clients with actionable advice on what really boosts performance. The team focus on customers, products, and other areas including, sustainability, revenue, pricing, profitability drivers, concentration risk, ‘winners & losers’ and wallet share. You’ll develop your skills and build your experience across these areas, with the support of your team.
Joining the Technology in M&A team, you’ll be part of a growing and dynamic team with ambitious growth plans. The team work globally with both acquirers and vendors on pre- and post-deal technology challenges in M&A transactions. Alongside this the team continue to develop technology-enabled in-house tools to best support our clients. Working with our colleagues in Deal Advisory, you’ll be providing an integrated and value-adding service to our clients, supporting them to make their transactions successful in a world of increasing complexity.
In Deal Advisory we help our clients to buy, sell, fund, fix and partner with confidence, taking them from an initial idea right through to delivery. It’s all about blending our deep sector expertise with our execution skills and working with teams from the wider firm to help each client make the right decisions.
Our firm’s hybrid working model balances the flexibility of working from home with the importance of collaborating and learning in offices or at client sites. We trust our people to be where our clients need them to be, with our client-facing colleagues working together in person as often as needed. You’ll be empowered by the technology that supports us to work flexibly and our collaborative offices spaces, building friendships and shared experiences, innovating and learning together.
Programme summary
Programme overview
Capability: Deal Advisory
Programme length: 3 years
Qualifications: CFAB
What we look for
At KPMG, everyone brings a unique perspective, and we want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to demonstrate your potential. We want to discover your individual strengths and attributes to help us to know whether you’ll enjoy working here and how you’ll thrive. That’s why we operate an open access policy and an application process that will assess both your qualifications and your qualities.
Generally, you’ll be expected to demonstrate the following grades (*or equivalents), to show that you’re able to successfully study for professional qualifications. If you are a few grades or points short, we would still encourage you to apply, as your application will be reviewed together with your performance in our assessments. You‘ll also have the opportunity to provide additional information for us to assess your application and potential in the context of your socio-economic background and/or any extenuating circumstances, which may have a positive uplift on your academic achievements through contextual recruitment. You can find out more here.
- GCSE Maths Grade 5 or B*
- GCSE English Language Grade 5 or B*
- 120 UCAS points* from your ‘top’ 3 A Level grades, excluding General Studies
- 2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline.
Key skills
Throughout the recruitment process we will be looking to learn more about your strengths.
To be successful on this programme, you will be required to demonstrate the strengths that we look for in our graduates at KPMG.
Learn more about what we look for and how to apply here.
Training and development
The training and development of our people is critical to the future success of our business. We want to empower you to grow in your own way, to feed your curiosity and embrace a growth mindset in an environment where learning is continuous. Therefore, we have created a rich curriculum and learning community to help you build your skills and fulfil your potential. This ranges from an immersive 5-day induction experience to help you transition to the world of work, formal training courses, leadership knowledge bites, learning journals, online courses and networking events – all aligned to our ‘learn for a lifetime’ strategy designed to help you gain an advantage for life.
In addition, in Deal Advisory Data Analytics and Technology, we currently offer the CFAB qualification. The CFAB qualification is part of the ACA Accelerated Programme, which is a front-loaded study path that uses innovative technology and is delivered via a blend of online and in-centre classroom courses. The ACA Accelerated programme enables you to upskill quickly so you can make your mark. You will complete just the initial level of the ICAEW ACA qualification, CFAB or the Certificate in Accounting Finance and Business, which will give you a good understanding of business, finance & accounting, and is highly valued in organisations around the world. The ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting & Business (ICAEW CFAB) teaches practical skills and essential knowledge in accounting, finance and business.
In the remaining two years of your training contract, you will concentrate on building up a fantastic range of work experience and will have the technical knowledge to apply to your role in the workplace. The entire programme is supported by a wide range of mechanisms that will be applied by your tuition provider (BPP) and KPMG’s dedicated Early Careers Development team. This newly designed programme has been structured with you in mind and truly empowers you to accelerate your learning journey at KPMG.
Additional important information
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