Job Description
As the Japanese office of KPMG Global Strategy Group, you will support clients across the M&A lifecycle, with a particular focus on creating and protecting deal value through deliberate planning and execution of complex M&A integrations and separations across the deal lifecycle, with a focus on technology due diligence, IT operating models and systems-related matters. You will work with corporate and private equity clients to develop and execute integration, separation and value creation initiatives, helping organizations realize deal value and achieve strategic objectives before, during and after transactions. The role will also involve supporting cross-border projects and engagements requiring Japanese language capabilities, while working closely with KPMG teams across multiple geographies and industries.
The Role
- You will conduct IT Due Diligence (ITDD), including the assessment of IT operating models, applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, technology governance, IT organisation, and technology-related risks and opportunities during the pre-deal phase of M&A transactions.
- You will design and implement IT operating models, application landscapes, infrastructure strategies, TSA frameworks, and technology organisation structures in the context of post-acquisition integrations, separations and internal group reorganisations.
- You will advise clients on technology strategies in preparation for post-investment or post-restructuring environments, including technology governance, operating model optimisation, IT cost management and technology risk management initiatives.
- You will deliver high levels of client satisfaction throughout engagements, managing client interactions and updates, taking ownership of deliverables and outputs.
- You will provide high-quality insights and recommendations to clients on technology, IT operating model and transaction-related matters.
- You will identify potential issues that may impact project success and support clients in developing appropriate mitigation strategies.
- You will work collaboratively with wider KPMG service lines and geographies, including Deal Advisory, Strategy and other transaction-related teams, to deliver integrated solutions for clients.
- You will be responsible for performance management, coaching, mentoring and supporting team members to help them reach their full potential.
- You will contribute to practice development initiatives and support the continued growth of the business.
- You will prepare and deliver high-quality client presentations, reports and management materials, while maintaining regular communication with senior client stakeholders throughout the engagement.
- You will support cross-border engagements involving Japanese and non-Japanese stakeholders, leveraging Japanese language capabilities where required to facilitate discussions, analyses and project delivery.
- You will contribute to business development activities, including proposal support, thought leadership initiatives, client presentations and relationship-building activities.
Job Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in M&A technology services, IT Due Diligence (ITDD), IT integration and separation, PMI, IT strategy, enterprise systems, infrastructure transformation or related technology advisory services.
- Experience in IT strategy development, technology operating model design, enterprise applications, infrastructure planning, technology integration and separation projects is preferred.
- Experience gained within consulting firms, systems integrators (SI), IT consulting firms, or corporate technology functions supporting M&A transactions, carve-outs, business integrations or organisational restructurings will be advantageous.
- Experience in technology project management, IT operating model design, infrastructure transformation or enterprise system programmes would be beneficial.
- Experience in IT strategy, planning, target-state design, technology operating models, and IT integration or separation initiatives involving enterprise applications and infrastructure is preferred.
- Fluent in English with excellent written and oral communication.
- Fluent in Japanese with excellent written and oral communication.
- Good presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with senior management teams at client organisations.
- Willing to travel in support of business requirements, as needed.
- Experience in developing and delivering articulate client proposals and leading business development initiatives.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project and time management skills.
- Self-motivated, well-organised with a positive attitude towards challenges.
- Enthusiasm and aptitude to forge strong relationships, lead a team, at times based across multiple geographies.
- Comfort in working in the high pressured, yet often ambiguous and flexible, conditions that characterise transactions.
