Job Description

Director - Debt Advisory (Corporate and Financial Services)

Our Debt Advisory team supports organisations to make sound financial and capital structuring decisions. We provide independent advice to clients on financing options and strategy and then support their capital raising activities in the market, including preparation of supporting materials and direct negotiations with financiers.

The KPMG Debt Advisory team sits within our national Deal Advisory group, a group dedicated to assisting clients to find and drive value throughout the deal and transformation lifecycle - from strategy through to deal execution.

Our Debt Advisory team focuses on providing independent financial advisory services across a range of transactions, including senior secured and hybrid/subordinated/mezzanine debt to established listed and unlisted corporates, non-bank issuers, and government related organisations. Our team has the capability to deliver funding solutions from multiple capital providers including bank and non-bank lenders (e.g., industry credit funds/HNW family offices, institutional, ESG and benevolent investors, and government agencies).

Your Opportunity – Director (Sydney)

Directors are considered industry leaders who can build and lead business development, winning and delivering new work opportunities across corporate and leveraged finance transactions.

In this role you will focus on originating and leading the execution of complex debt solutions across the areas of leveraged finance, private equity, financial sponsors, and securitisation financings in the Corporate and Financial Services sectors. The role is based in Sydney with scope to cover transactions across Australia.

Forming part of the Debt Advisory team, you will bring a financial services, institutional or investment banking background and will support the team’s national strategy by:

• Leading a team and growing services offerings in financial advisory environment.
• Using your vast experience in Corporate Finance to add value to existing engagements and leveraging existing client relationships.
• Bringing your experience in corporate finance concepts and analysis to our capital products and situations.
• Being client facing, solving client problems, leading business development activities to continually grow our pipeline of opportunities.
• Confidently leading clients, financiers and other service provider interactions and managing project deadlines.
• Responsible for managing the preparing and delivering key transaction deliverables including teaser documents, information memorandums, financial models, term sheets and other reports and presentations.
• Oversee the build of three-way financial models.

How are you extraordinary?

• You have demonstrated capability to unlock new business development opportunities, win mandates and support the needs of current opportunities.
• You are senior professional in a banking, financial advisory or professional services environment, motivated for a leadership and team growth opportunity in Debt Advisory consulting.
• You are considered a subject matter expert in capital markets and funding options.
• With existing market connections, you are known for guiding clients and leading teams to deliver transactions in a high calibre advisory approach.
• Strategy development for growth and driving ideas for client success from concept to delivery is a strength.

Candidates with a corporate or institutional banking background who are looking to transition into an advisory role are strongly encouraged to apply.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background, and experience, strengthens relationships, and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities. Your qualifications, skills, and experience could include:

• Convincing experience in credit analysis and structuring of corporate lending and / or structured lending transactions primarily in corporate and financial services sectors.
• A strong interest in financial advisory in a professional services environment.
• A tertiary qualification in Commerce (or similar) and relevant post graduate studies (CFA, CA, MBA, FINSIA, Masters in Finance) would be preferred.
• Experience working within a banking environment would be highly regarded, particularly where it has led to exposure to many transactions from origination through to financial close.
• The ability to lead teams/projects, mentor junior staff and take ownership of your own career growth and learning.

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.