Director M&A - Energy Sector

Roles & Responsibilities

Climate change means that we have to change the way the world consumes and produces energy. How do we ensure enough energy for everyone while also solving the climate challenge? This is one of the defining challenges of our time.

Our energy team is dedicated to support clients through the energy transition by combining strategic expertise, sector insight and market leading deal origination and execution. We present an exciting opportunity for new hires, both in terms of professional opportunity as in terms of real-world impact.

As a Director in the M&A Energy team you will be responsible for leading mergers and acquisitions strategies, identifying and evaluating investment opportunities within the energy sector in Belgium for our clients . You will play a pivotal role in executing large-scale transactions, negotiating deals, and ensuring strategic alignment with the clients' overall growth objectives. You will also work with the Executive Directors (M&A and Structured Financing) to shape pipeline, manage relationships with external stakeholders, and oversee due diligence processes.

Key responsibilities can be summarized as follows:

• Participate in, lead and manage the strategic dialogue with our clients;
• Support business development, from lead identification through to the presentation of pitches and proposals;
• Build energy sector knowledge and intelligence to deepen our franchise’s expertise;
• Develop expertise and knowledge of a variety of clients and markets, and awareness of KPMG’s service offerings;
• Contribute to project completion review(s) to identify lessons learned and improve future quality and commercial planning.
• Main point of contact for C-level client contacts, developing and sustaining strong and long-lasting client relationships and understanding of their broader business needs;
• On transaction execution, you are expected to lead key workstreams including a.o. client management, project and process management, due diligence, financial modelling, valuation and negotiation of transaction documentation demonstrating a high level of expertise across the entire transaction lifecycle;
• You will need to contribute to the development of the M&A Energy team through the deepening of functional knowledge and insights; demonstrating expertise; the codification of best practices; and the development of new services, tools, methodologies.

Skills & Qualifications

You will have the following qualifications, expertise and skills:

• Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or other quantitative field; or a Bachelor’s degree with significant experience in the energy sector;
• Extensive experience (At least 10 years) in M&A, project finance, strategic consulting, or deals structuring within the energy sector;
• Experience in consulting or advisory services within the energy sector and comfort in discussing sector related topics, trends and insights with clients;
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling, corporate finance, and valuation techniques;
• Deep understanding of energy markets (e.g., Gas, renewables, utilities) and regulatory landscape;
• Very strong numerical and analytical skillset with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Dutch and French.

We offer

• A corporate culture in which personal growth, mutual trust and lifelong learning are being fostered;
• An inclusive workspace that encourages diversity and pursues mutual respect for each other’s beliefs and background;
• Professional experiences in an international and dynamic working environment with inspiring colleagues;
• Great learning opportunities designed for experienced leaders through specific Leadership Tracks & Programs tailored to your needs and ambitions;
• Flexible, hybrid work arrangements to enable working from wherever you are;
• Great teambuilding, sport & wellbeing initiatives through our Together@KPMG program.

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