Director - Leveraged Finance in London

KPMG's Corporate Finance practice has an industry-leading reputation for delivering forward thinking and objective advice for our UK and global client base, as well as an envied track record in closing successful deals. Together, our firm's Corporate Financiers have advised on or arranged critical and sensitive equity and debt transactions for medium to large corporations, financial institutions and investors, and governments.

Together, KPMG's M&A and Debt Advisory practices form a holistic Corporate Finance practice, able to support our client's strategic and transactional funding needs across the spectrum of equity and debt markets. KPMG is the leading mid-market mergers & acquisitions ("M&A") adviser in the UK, Europe and globally. Revenue growth means we are in the market for recruiting top talent, who are keen to contribute to the ongoing success of the business.

KPMG's Debt Advisory practice has a c.25 year history advising public and private clients on developing and executing debt financing strategies. The team's typical clients include listed companies, medium to large privately owned businesses and private equity / sponsor-backed entities. Its experience spans the spectrum of debt markets, financing instruments, asset classes, sectors and situations (including M&A, investment, new debt issues, refinancing and restructuring / amendments to debt facilities). The team operates sub-teams focusing on 'Corporates' and 'Leveraged Finance', in addition to dedicated expertise specialising in financial services and real estate.

The primary objective of the role will be to drive profitable and diversified growth in Leveraged Finance Debt Advisory, with a view to making KPMG the #1 holistic Corporate Finance practice in the mid-market. The primary responsibility for this role will be to lead the Debt Advisory team's 'Leveraged Finance' strategy, including providing specialist debt advice in relation to:

• Financing activity to support M&A and other transactional activity, working alongside M&A and other colleagues as part of our holistic corporate finance offering;
• Standalone financing activity for private equity and other financial sponsor backed businesses;
• Growth funding to raise leveraged finance capital for businesses to drive accelerated financial performance and shareholder value.

The role will involve working closely with both debt advisory and M&A colleagues, in addition to other related specialists from other service lines, in originating and executing debt advisory and/or corporate finance mandates, from strategic formulation through to successful transaction completion. This will also involve participating in key Corporate Finance relationship management with key clients, sponsors and other multipliers, in addition to leveraging wider firm (capability or sector) or personal relationships to originate new business opportunities. It is expected that typical clients base would comprise mid-market to larger businesses consistent with KPMG Corporate Finance's offering.

The role will have a national remit to support clients across the United Kingdom, which may also include cross-border transactions or flows of capital. The role represents an ideal opportunity for candidates to take on leadership of this 'Leveraged Finance' strategy, alongside other senior debt advisory leaders, to drive the growth in this business and capture the significant market potential for such services with KPMG's target client base. This will also form a key growth pillar of the wider Corporate Finance growth strategy and ambition where debt advisory capability and relationships may support wider competitiveness and synergy.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and growth of our leveraged finance offering;
• Playing a key role in furthering KPMG's debt advisory market presence;
• Leading the charge on developing deal flow;
• Managing internal relationships;
• Ensuring rigorous and efficient execution delivery;
• Developing, coaching and motivating an experienced team;
• Establishing a high level of credibility and managing strong working relationships with external parties.

The successful individual will be central to all key decision making and will play a vital role in the continued development and success of the Debt Advisory and Corporate Finance business.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong academic & technical background (ACA, CFA, ACT, MBA or equivalent);
• Significant experience within debt advisory in an investment bank, Big 4 or equivalent financial advisory business;
• A proven and demonstrable track record of materially contributing to the successful origination of debt advisory mandates;
• Strong numerical, analytical and strategic thinking skills;
• Significant transactional experience with a demonstrable record of deal execution;
• Excellent communication skills with the authority and credibility to gain respect;
• Personable approach, possessing the ability to create confidence and trust;
• Proven track record in building, motivating and empowering teams;
• Personal drive to deliver results and ambition to make an impact;
• Commitment to high quality standards, attention to detail and motivation to deliver results within tight deadlines.

We partner with our clients to give them the confidence to make key decisions for their business. It’s all about blending our deep sector expertise with our execution skills. Whilst we operate within a robust framework, we’ll ensure you have the autonomy you need to shape the strategies behind our clients' decisions and help influence their successes.