*Business Title:* Manager, Capital Markets M&A and Strategy.*Requisition Number:* 56854 - 65.*Function:* Advisory.*Area of Interest:*.*State:* NY.*City:* New York.*Description:* Historically, the travel requirement for this position has ranged from 80-100%. The safety and well-being of our people continues to be the top priority, and our decisions around travel are informed by government COVID-19 response directives, recommendations from leading health authorities, and guidance from a number of infectious disease experts. For now, all KPMG business travel, international and domestic, is currently restricted to client-essential sales/delivery activity only. At some point in the future and with the safety of people as the critical factor, the travel requirement will likely increase, possibly to previous levels, but KPMG is committed to balancing client requirements with new delivery capabilities. The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we don't anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Director to join our KPMG Strategy practice. Responsibilities: + Manage enterprise-wide strategy projects and oversee execution of related deliverables, advising clients in the Capital Markets industry (Asset Management and Financial Market Infrastructure) across a variety of strategic topics + Help extend new work with existing clients focused on Strategy including targeting key C- level individuals, proposing KPMG's services and closing opportunities + Lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing strategic roadmaps, managing key interviews, leading workshops, and conducting industry research through secondary and primary resources + Act as the primary team interface with various levels of client executives up to and including C-Level + Manage the presentation of final project deliverables and advise persuasively, earning the position of a trusted advisor + Participate in professional development of more junior KPMG Strategy team members and assist with the recruiting and training of new staff Qualifications: + Minimum of five years of strategy consulting experience in a client-facing role at a major strategy, boutique strategy or Big 4 firm,with a deep focus on serving Financial Services clients in the area of Asset Management or Financial Market Infrastructure + Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in Business Administration, Engineering, or other related field; Master's degree in Business Administration from an accredited college/university is preferred + Deep knowledge/experience across Capital Markets and transactions and business due diligence, integration/separation, operational and performance improvement, strategic growth and other related strategy experience + Experience delivering strategy focused projects at large Capital Markets clients based on a deep understanding of key recent trends, revenue and cost drivers, products and services, enabling technology and operational processes + Strong business acumen, with analytical and problem solving skills and ability to understand how business model decisions impact operating model design/execution across operations, technology, risk governance and organizational design + Experience in strategic growth and other relevant strategy experience, including but not limited to, business model and technology disruption, operational and performance improvement, digital transformation, Fintech proliferation, customer experience, data and analytics and cost optimization + Applicants must be permanently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future + Ability to travel as necessary (up to 80% post Covid) KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please..*GL:* 3.*GF:* 15299