Consultant - Deal Advisory - Valuation & Financial Modelling

KPMG AG in Zürich seeks a Mid-level Consultant for Deal Advisory, focusing on valuation and financial modelling for M&A and restructuring clients.

The team supports clients in creating, growing, and preserving value through activities such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, post-merger integrations, restructurings, and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Perform valuations of companies and intangible assets, alongside market research and cost of capital analyses.
• Build complex, integrated financial models to support client decisions.
• Engage in projects including fairness opinions, M&A pricing analysis, accounting and tax valuations, and arbitration support.
• Value intricate financial instruments such as options, derivatives, structured products, and complex debt.
• Collaborate with international corporations and mid-market firms, often in cross-border settings.
• Interact directly with clients and coordinate with internal specialists in due diligence, restructuring, accounting, tax, and legal.
• Contribute to proposal development and marketing efforts.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint.
• Solid numerical, analytical, and modelling capabilities, with deep knowledge of financial analysis and traditional valuation techniques like DCF and multiples.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French, English, and German.

Nice to have

• Prior professional experience in corporate finance within an international context.
• Familiarity with valuation methods for securities (e.g., options, derivatives) and modelling techniques like Monte-Carlo simulations or lattice models.
• Knowledge of additional languages beyond the core three.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks in complex, demanding environments.

What the company offers

• Hybrid work model with flex time, remote work options (up to 10 days per year), and generous parental leave.
• Personalized training programs, diverse courses, and tailored career paths.
• Specialized courses, mentorship programs, and upskilling trainings, including the People Manager Academy.
• Daily interactions with industry experts, in-house training sessions, and support from experienced colleagues for exam preparation.

About the company

KPMG AG operates as a purpose-led, values-driven organization that emphasizes quality, integrity, and inclusivity. The firm is committed to creating opportunities for its employees and contributing to a better future through trustworthy services, with a strong focus on ESG matters. The workplace culture values uniqueness, diverse views, and difference, fostering an equitable environment where employees are supported and recognized for their impact.

• Purpose-led and values-driven company culture.
• Commitment to quality, integrity, and trustworthy services.
• Focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) matters.
• Inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace.
• Supportive community that values difference and cares for employees.
• Recognition for impact and lifetime learning opportunities.
• Communities like KNOW & KNOW Young, Pride, and Internationals at KPMG.