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KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Associate for our Federal Technology Risk Management practice in Consulting.

Responsibilities:

• Provide data driven approaches to address a spectrum of risk factors including IT risk, financial risk, operational risk and performance improvement opportunities for clients within a variety of industries

• Identify opportunities for improvement in managing risk by leveraging data and technology and understanding the clients business, technology landscape and business processes

• Perform data flow process mapping and analytical reviews of client business processes, transactions and systems

• Plan and perform tests of clients financial and information technology controls, including IT security and governance controls, as well as business process controls

• Conduct research, assist with risk analysis and complete quantitative and qualitative analysis through a variety of data analytic tools and techniques

• Collaborate with teammates on designing, developing and marketing new service offerings and innovative tools, utilizing emerging technologies and intelligent automation, in order to advance our practice and client objectives

Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months; Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university

• Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.00 or above

• General understanding of business processes and technology, as well as data analysis techniques

• Strong technical aptitude, demonstrated quality service mindset, critical thinking and quantitative skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook

• Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Federal government security clearance within a reasonable period of time, which requires U.S. citizenship

• Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business need. You must be located within the U.S. when working remotely. Client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

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