02-Jan-2019 Assistant Manager, Deal - Infrastructure Advisory 140811BR Job Description Role and Responsibilities You will assume an active managerial role from the first day on Service Offering As an Assistant Manager, you will have a significant team role in delivering on mandates. The practice focuses on key closely-related service offerings Infrastructure planning and transaction strategy - Helping clients determine various infrastructure and transaction scenarios (PPP, JV, outsource, long- term contracts) to best deliver value and service. (Lead) Financial advisory - Evaluating financing needs, structures and sources or directly assisting in the raising of capital. Procurement - Transaction advisory - Assisting clients in developing and evaluating options related to long-term performance- based contacts. These contracts can run into multiple billion dollar commitments. Project risk advisory -Assisting clients understand and quantify the various risks associated with a large project, including market, construction, procurement, labour, and currency. Contract implementation support Supporting the successful implementation and delivery of infrastructure projects during or after the financial closing. Practice Development You are expected to Work closely with other Assistant Managers - Managers, Directors and Partners. Train junior staff and contribute to the overall skills enhancement and experience of the sector to build and develop a high-quality team. Manage clients proactively, making client service a main priority and culture of the practice. Business Development You will support the development of our infrastructure engagements by Supporting business development regionally and nationally in both public and private sector markets. Actively participating in the responding to Requests for Proposal for advisory mandates on infrastructure. Supporting positioning the team and the KPMGs profile in the marketplace and develop business through industry involvement, contribution to internal and external publications, and presentation at conferences and industry events. Your profile in Summary Previous experience advising on infrastructure projects (public or private sector) will be required. Experience in financial, commercial and/or strategic advice including procurement options assessment, financial modelling, and analysis, preparation of commercial principles and input to contract documentation, development of market engagement/tender strategies and tender documentation, bid evaluation and negotiation advice. Comfortable working within a project team environment, producing high-quality deliverables, managing and motivating teams. Ability to contribute to business development. Key requirements - what you bring to the role in details To be able to realize this growth in revenue and staffing, KPMG requires an individual who meets a very specific profile. This individual must have and/or be able to demonstrate Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering or other respective fields with proven analytical direction, from a well-known university. MBA or Masters degree in Finance or other related fields, from a distinguished institute. Skills and Experience Strong written and verbal communication skills in English is mandatory, fluency Arabic would be a very strong plus. Minimum of 2-3 years specialized (post MBA/MSc) experience in financial analysis and structuring of infrastructure transactions and project financing, in the public and private sectors. This includes experience in investment and advisory on major infrastructure capital projects as well as managing on business case planning and procurement methodology. Experience working on bid teams or for the public sector on Public-Private Partnerships (DB, EPC, BOT to DBFOT) and privatizations and assessing project or bids for awarding respective project agreements. Proven experience in the development of transaction documents (RFQ, RFP) and contracts. Experience on building valuations - financial models, performing due diligence on portfolio assets and leading team presentations. A history of project finance transactions with the demonstrated ability to deliver and close deals in at least one of the following sectors Transportation (Roads, airports, rail), Social Infrastructure (Healthcare, Education, Waste), Utilities (Water, Power & Renewables, Gas), Government, Telecoms Project management skills demonstrated with experiences managing individual and multidisciplinary teams. Knowledge of the full lifecycle activities of infrastructure asset projects. Ability to manage business development including through competitive proposals. Experience with a Big 4 financial advisory, a Strategy Consulting firm or a similar role in Investment advisory or construction industry is an asset. Personal Characteristics Diagnostic, strong problem solving and transaction skills. Strong communication and presentation skills demonstrated in working with senior stakeholders in government, financial institutions and the private sector. Proven track record at juggling multiple and competing priorities. The ability and willingness to work collaboratively within the Firm across lines of service. Demonstrated initiative and ability to communicate and effectively engage with a diverse group of clients. Country Saudi Arabia Location. Riyadh