Advisory - Transaction Services - All Hires (Petaling Jaya)

Descriptions

About KPMG in Malaysia’s Transaction Services Practice

KPMG Malaysia’s Transaction Services (TS) practice supports clients throughout the entire deal lifecycle—covering buy-side, sell-side and non-deal value creation initiatives. The practice offers a comprehensive suite of services including financial, tax, commercial and operational due diligence, enabling clients to assess value, identify risks and make informed strategic decisions.

Within TS, the Commercial Due Diligence & Strategy (CDD&S) team specializes in providing commercial insights and growth-focused advisories across key sectors such as Healthcare, Consumer & Retail, Technology, Financial Services, Industrial Markets, Media, Infrastructure, Transportation & Logistics, Agriculture, Real Estate and Energy.

CDD&S supports leading Malaysian and international corporates, sovereign wealth funds, private equity funds and venture capital firms. The team is engaged across pre-deal analysis, post-deal value creation, market entry, feasibility assessments, and organic and inorganic growth strategy, delivering data-driven insights that help clients unlock long-term value.

What You Can Expect

In this role, you will be part of a high-performing advisory team responsible for delivering commercial due diligence, strategic assessments and growth-focused advisory engagements. Key expectations include:

• Project Delivery & Insight Generation
• Lead or support commercial due diligence engagements, including market sizing, competitor benchmarking, customer assessment, regulatory analysis and business plan validation.
• Conduct targeted primary research via interviews with industry experts, customers, distributors and market participants.
• Identify key commercial, operational and financial risks and value drivers impacting investment decisions.
• Support market entry assessments, feasibility studies, synergy evaluations and broader value creation initiatives.
• Deliver clear, concise and insightful client-ready reports and presentations.
• Client & Stakeholder Management
• Manage engagement workstreams, ensuring high-quality output, efficient execution and adherence to timelines.
• Facilitate communication with senior client stakeholders, target company representatives and cross-functional KPMG teams.
• Contribute to issue resolution and risk management throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Practice Development & Team Leadership
• Support business development initiatives including proposal drafting, pitch preparation and thought leadership.
• Participate in shaping the practice’s strategic roadmap, methodology development and knowledge assets.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and contribute to team capability-building initiatives.
• Support recruitment, resourcing and team development activities.
  
  

Responsibilities

Why This Opportunity Stands Out?

• End-to-End Deal Exposure: Gain comprehensive experience across pre-deal, post-deal and strategic advisory—beyond the traditional scope of commercial due diligence.
• High-Growth Environment: Contribute to the rapid expansion of the CDD&S practice within KPMG’s broader Advisory business.
• Multi-Sector Expertise: Work across a wide range of industries, building versatile sector knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Regional and Global Collaboration: Access KPMG’s international TS and Strategy networks, with opportunities to participate in cross-border engagements.
• Accelerated Professional Development: Build advanced capabilities in commercial assessment, strategy development, analytics, and executive-level communication.
• C-Suite Engagement: Present insights and recommendations directly to senior executives, private equity investors and board-level stakeholders.
  
  

How Will You Make Your Mark?

In this role, you will play a key part in shaping investment decisions and strategic directions for high-profile clients.

You Will

• Provide fact-based commercial insights that influence multimillion-dollar M&A and investment decisions.
• Lead analyses that guide market entry, business transformation and long-term growth initiatives.
• Identify synergy opportunities, operational improvements and value creation levers critical to post-deal success.
• Strengthen client relationships through exceptional delivery and strategic advisory.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the CDD&S practice, helping to define its capabilities and market position.
  
  

Your work will directly impact clients’ investment strategies, business performance and market competitiveness—while shaping the continued growth of the CDD&S team.

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

Professional Experience

• Senior Associate: 2–4 years’ experience in strategy consulting, commercial due diligence, private equity, M&A advisory or related analytical roles.
• Assistant Manager / Manager: 4–7+ years’ experience with proven track record in leading commercial due diligence or strategy engagements.
• Experience across multiple industries, M&A transactions or strategy-driven projects is highly advantageous.
  
  

Qualifications & Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Advanced qualifications (MBA, CFA or professional accounting certifications) are an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word; familiarity with Power BI, Alteryx or Tableau preferred.
• Experience working with market and financial databases such as Thomson One, Fitch, APQC, etc.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to structure ambiguous problems and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Ability to interpret market, commercial, financial and operational data to assess business performance and investment attractiveness.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated team leadership potential, initiative and strong client service orientation.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic and ambiguous deal environments.
  
  

What To Expect In The Selection Journey

We want you to feel empowered and informed throughout the process:

• A Friendly Pre-Screening Call - Our recruitment team will reach out for an initial chat — nothing intimidating, just a conversation to get to know you better.
• Interview Stage - If shortlisted, you’ll be invited for an interview in one of the following formats:
• Virtual interview
• Interview at the KPMG In Malaysia Office
  
  

Make it Count, Make the Difference.

Submit your application to KPMG In Malaysia’s Transaction Services – All Hires role today — your journey starts here.

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Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.