Consultant - Infrastructure

<p>KPMG is one of the world’s most trusted and respected professional services firms. Through the depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition, and grow. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people, and our communities.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Summary of the Role</u></strong></p><p> </p><p>The Senior Consultant (Level 2) will be responsible for the day-to-day project delivery and supporting the Management team with enhancing and growing the Infrastructure Advisory business in Qatar.</p><p> </p><p>The ideal requirement is a competent professional having a minimum of 5+ years of Advisory and Consulting experience in a Big 4 and/ or equivalent global/ regional consulting firm. Min qualifications required are a Postgraduate in Management/ MBA or a Graduate with specializations such as CA/CFA/ CAIA, etc.</p><p> </p><p>The individual will be exposed to a wide array of projects covering Infrastructure Advisory, Feasibility studies, Market and Demand Assessment and Business Plan including developing complex Financial Model, etc. to enable development of key skills with a promising career prospect ahead.</p><p> </p><p><u><strong>About the role </strong></u></p><ul> <li>Support the Management Team with key project activities and deliverables including developing robust financial models, Value-for money assessment, developing Reports, Information Memorandums, Pitch reports, etc., assessing Client requirements and proactively researching options and coming up with potential solutions, etc.</li> <li>Have a clear understanding of Financial Analysis for different PPP structures (ex: Availability, Concession, Hybrid etc.)</li> <li>Knowledge and experience of the entire life cycle of Infrastructure PPP projects from Need Assessment to Financial Close</li> <li>Enable good team bonding and ability to work in a team to achieve desired results</li> <li>Developing high-quality deliverables and continuously striving to enhance through proactively seeking feedback</li> <li>Having a learning attitude and continuously striving to enhance skills and knowledge across Advisory Service lines and Sectors</li> <li>Supporting the Management Team with Project Budgeting, estimating the time and effort for the Projects, Cash-flow management and managing the recovery of the Projects under execution</li> <li>Ability to develop good networks across Clients, channel partners and 3rd party service providers</li> <li>Having ambition to take on a mentoring role and supporting junior Consultants and Analysts</li></ul><p> </p><p><u><strong>The Sectors</strong></u></p><ul> <li><strong>Infrastructure and Major Capital Projects</strong>: <ul> <li>Public Private Partnership (PPP) engagements both Authority side and Developer/ Bidder side</li> <li>Experience with projects involving Government entities and Authorities with PPP Transaction end to end will be valued</li> <li>Experience in key PPP Transactions involving Schools, Hospitals, Car Parks, Government buildings, and social infrastructure such as affordable housing, Labor accommodation, public facilities and amenities, etc.</li> </ul></li></ul><p><strong><u>Experience and Qualifications</u></strong></p><ul> <li>Post-graduate in Management / MBA and bachelor’s in engineering/ architecture will be preferred</li> <li>Min 5+ years of relevant work experience in Infrastructure finance, Public-Private Partnerships including experience related to business plan formulation, investment decisions and business case/techno-financial feasibilities preparation, project financing and funding, financial analysis and modeling, transaction advisory and similar work</li> <li>Excellent academic track record</li> <li>Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills</li> <li>Good to have IFRS knowledge & experience</li> <li>Fluency in written & verbal English. Bilingual English + Arabic will be preferred</li> <li>Strong report writing and reviewing skills, with an appropriate focus on attention to detail and conciseness</li> <li>Strong excel skills - quick and accurate manipulation of data and ability to create and review complex financial models and conduct valuations</li> <li>Strong Research and Data Analysis skills</li> <li>Focused on high quality output</li> <li>High commitment to deliver at every instant</li> <li>Strong work ethic and positive attitude with the flexibility to be working beyond normal working hours to deliver to Client’s expectations</li> <li>Strong analytical skills and ability to multitask and work in rapidly changing environments.</li> <li>Support in preparation of business case, feasibility studies, marketing collaterals etc.</li> <li>Having strong soft skills like interpersonal skills, team skills, communication skills both verbal and written.</li></ul><p> </p>

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