Associate Director - Deals

About KPMG Qatar

Business Unit Overview

Sub-Business Unit Overview: Deals Advisory

Role Overview

Primary Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Leads and manages multiple Deals Advisory engagements or workstreams through teams of professionals and, where required, cross-functional specialists.
• Advises clients across the deal lifecycle, including transaction strategy, financial due diligence, valuation, deal execution, restructuring and value creation, as relevant to the engagement.
• Reviews complex financial, commercial and operational information, identifies key deal issues and translates findings into clear, practical recommendations.
• Takes a leading role in negotiations and supports clients in evaluating transaction terms, risks, opportunities and value implications.
• Presents reports and findings to senior stakeholders in consultation with Partners and/or Directors, enabling clients to make informed transaction and investment decisions.
• Develops a portfolio of clients by building and maintaining strategic relationships with senior stakeholders, investors, corporates, financial institutions and other market participants.
• Identifies new opportunities with existing and prospective clients and contributes to or manages the development of proposals, credentials and thought leadership.
• Maintains awareness of market trends, sector developments, transaction activity, competitor activity and relevant products and services.
• Manages engagement scope, commercial performance, risk, resources and timelines, delivering high-quality outputs in accordance with KPMG methodologies and quality standards.
• Contributes to innovative and repeatable solutions that strengthen client outcomes and differentiate KPMG in the market.
• Identifies team development needs and provides coaching, mentoring and stretch assignments to attract, develop and retain talented colleagues.
• Builds constructive working relationships across Deals Advisory, other KPMG functions and the wider KPMG network.

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience in Deals Advisory, transaction services, corporate finance, investment banking, valuation, restructuring, private equity or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional qualification or certification, such as ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA or an equivalent credential, is required.
• Strong understanding of transactions, financial statements, valuation principles, deal processes and the key commercial and financial drivers of value.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex engagements and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and commercial information and translate it into actionable deal insights.
• Strong project and engagement management abilities, including the capability to manage scope, teams, budgets, risks, multiple priorities and demanding transaction timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to present complex findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen, with a focus on value creation, decision support, client development and high-quality delivery.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, contribute to business development and operate effectively across diverse teams and geographies.
• Strong team leadership skills, with a track record of coaching and developing high-performing professionals.
• A keen interest in staying up to date with transaction activity, sector trends, regulatory developments and emerging opportunities in Qatar and the wider region.