Director, Strategy/Private Equity

Overview

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KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and look forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this environment, professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. If you're seeking a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and access opportunities to grow, consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is seeking a Director to join our KPMG Strategy practice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key advisor, lead enterprise-wide and function-specific strategy and performance improvement engagements for private equity clients while overseeing the process from start to finish, including setting scopes, budgets, staffing resources, creating and coordinating final deliverables, and assisting with presentation of results
• Help lead business development initiatives focused on Strategy and Performance Transformation, including targeting key C-level and Partner-level individuals, proposing KPMG services, and closing opportunities
• Lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing strategic roadmaps, manage engagement interviews/research, and facilitate workshops
• Act as primary team interface with client executives up to and including C-Level
• Manage the presentation of final project deliverables and advise persuasively, earning the position of a trusted advisor
• Participate in professional development of KPMG Strategy team members and assist with recruiting and training of new staff

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of external consulting experience in a client-facing strategy discipline at a major strategy firm, boutique strategy firm, private equity firm, or Big 4 consulting firm with experience in a Private Equity-focused practice
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; MBA preferred
• Experience in Market sizing, strategic planning, transaction and business due diligence, operational and performance improvement, value creation, strategic growth and/or related areas
• Working knowledge of key industry sectors (Consumer/Retail, Energy, Financial Services, Industrial Markets, TMT, HCLS); cross-industry background preferred
• Strong business acumen with analytical/problem-solving skills and ability to relate business model decisions to operating model design/execution across operations, technology and organizational design
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future

Employment details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: General Business

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