Title: M&A Coporate Finance (based in KL) - Consultant and Senior Consultant

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Work you'll do

Deloitte is growing its Strategy, Risk, and Transaction (SR&T) - Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice in Southeast Asia. We work with senior executives of our clients on shareholder value, inorganic growth, and portfolio rationalization by offering financial, M&A, and debt & equity advice. Use deep analytics and AI to align deal strategy with corporate goals, maximize benefits, and support integrations, separations, and transformation.

The Corporate Finance team provides independent financial, M&A, and debt/equity advice for clients looking to expand organically or via strategic acquisitions, realize value through the sale of a business, a subsidiary, or a shareholding, raise new finance, review debt facilities or improve balance sheet funding efficiencies. The team has extensive experience, global reach, cross-functional capabilities and combination of client service and middle market focus - to support a range of clients including corporates, private equity, financial investors and governments to private companies, family-owned businesses, and entrepreneurs, with a view to realise strategic objectives, identify M&A opportunities, connect investors and sellers, navigate capital markets, and fundraise. Debt and capital specialists advise on refinancing, acquisition financing, and accessing new debt markets.

You will work alongside our clients to bring a rigorous, evidence based analytical capability to help them solve pressing and complex issues. This includes revealing insight and delivering value through pragmatic and actionable recommendations. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with our clients to understand the forces that are driving change, identifying opportunities and develop solutions across the whole organization.

The nature of the work we do includes:

Manage end-to-end M&A processes, including deal preparation, financial modeling, valuation, due diligence, negotiation and completion, across cross-functional project teams to a diverse client base.
Conduct and present detailed financial analysis and market research by utilising various research tools, public database to financial statements information, to support strategic insights and findings to support project deliverables.
Develop and review marketing materials including investment teasers, information memorandum, and client presentations.
Prepare and review detailed financial models for various transactions such as financing, acquistions and valuations.
Communicate effectively and professionally with engagement management and client stakeholders, including participation in meetings and delivery of presentations.
Oversee the preparation and management of engagement internal documentation including project setup, organisation, client acceptance procedures, and ongoing engagement files and working papers.
Contribute in practice development activities, including preparing training programs.
Continuously enhance technical and industry knowledge to strengthen your position as a trusted advisor.
Support business development activities including preparation of proposals, pitch decks, and target lists.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte, we believe in the importance of empowering our people to be leaders at all levels. We connect our purpose and shared values to identify issues as well as to make an impact that matters to our clients, people and the communities. Additionally, Consultant / Senior Consultants across our Firm are expected to:

Actively seek out developmental opportunities for growth, act as strong brand ambassadors for the firm as well as share their knowledge and experience with others.
Respect the needs of their colleagues and build up cooperative relationships.
Understand the goals of our internal and external stakeholder to set personal priorities as well as align their teams work to achieve the objectives.
Constantly challenge themselves, collaborate with others to deliver on tasks and take accountability for the results.
Build productive relationships and communicate effectively in order to positively influence teams and other stakeholders.
Offer insights based on a solid understanding of what makes Deloitte successful.
Project integrity and confidence while motivating others through team collaboration as well as recognising individual strengths, differences, and contributions.
Understand disruptive trends and promote potential opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

Possesses a Bachelor's degree or professional qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business from a reputable institution CFA certification or candidacy is highly desirable.
A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in M&A, Big-4, venture capital, investment banking, or private equity, with a strong track record in executing sell-side, buy-side, and/or capital market projects.
Demonstrates advanced proficiency in financial analysis, market research, reporting, and financial modeling, with a solid understanding of accounting concepts, business diagnostics, and logical problem-solving.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, capable of handling complex financial tasks and producing professional client-facing outputs.
Ability to manage multiple projects and client requests in a timely and efficient manner, coordinating with internal and external teams to ensure smooth project execution.
Provides guidance and mentorship to junior team members (Consultant and Analyst), coaching them on day-to-day tasks and managing their development within projects.
Brings strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills, with high attention to detail, strong time management, and a commitment to producing accurate and consistent deliverables.
Demonstrates effective stakeholder management under pressure in fast-paced environments. Also actively participates in client meetings, presentations, and works to manage client expectations professionally.
Possesses excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with proven ability in report writing, professional correspondence, and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within teams, manage client expectations, and contribute to a positive team culture.
Highly coachable, adaptable, and committed to continuous professional development, with a strong work ethic and a proactive approach in anticipating next steps and guiding project flow (PMO).
Willingness to travel and execute cross-border M&A transactions across Southeast Asia, coordinating with regional teams, advisors and clients.

Due to volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Candidates will only be contacted by authorised Deloitte Recruiters via firm's business contact number or business email address.

SR&T Consultant/Senior Consultant, M&A Corporate Finance - MY