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Business Title: Director, Strategy/Private Equity

Requisition Number: 119409 - 32

Function: Advisory

Area of Interest:

State: IL

City: Chicago

Description:

KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Director to join our KPMG Strategy (https://advisory.kpmg.us/) 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 KPMGs services and closing opportunities

• Lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing strategic roadmaps, manage key engagement interviews/research, and facilitate workshops

• Act as the primary team interface with various levels of 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 the recruiting and training of new staff

Qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of external consulting experience in a client-facing strategy discipline at a major strategy, boutique strategy, private equity or Big 4 consulting firm with experience working in a Private Equity (PE) focused practice, including experience driving operational and performance improvement and supporting the PE transaction life cycle to include integrated diligence, value creation, buy side carve outs and cost take-outs

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, or other related field; Masters degree in Business Administration from an accredited college/university is preferred

• Experience across the following strategy areas: Market sizing, strategic planning, transaction and business due diligence, operational and performance improvement, value creation, strategic growth, buy-side carve outs and cost take-outs

• Working knowledge of one or more of our key industry sectors (Consumer/Retail, Industrials and TMT are preferred)

• Strong business acumen with deep analytical/problem solving skills and the ability to understand how business model decisions impact operating model design/execution across operations, technology and organizational design

• Willingness and ability to travel

• Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at 'Benefits & How We Work (https://www.kpmguscareers.com/why-kpmg/#benefits) '.

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