Advisory Associate, Financial Services Regulatory & Compliance Risk - Capital Markets | Winter 2023
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 an Advisory Associate for our Financial Services Regulatory & Compliance Risk Capital Markets practice in Consulting.
Responsibilities:
Serve a variety of clients, primarily within the financial services industry, by participating in a range of project types, including operating model design and strategy, large-scale risk and compliance transformation, regulatory remediation, compliance and supervisory assessments, operational and enterprise risk management and operational resilience
Deliver solutions based on methodologies and tools, including those based on innovative applications, machine learning, data & analytics and other technology enablers, that align our clients initiatives with their strategic objectives while incorporating risk management, governance and reporting capabilities
Collect information and data through effective client interviews, documentation review, system queries and internal/external research
Perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis and effectively synthesize and translate results into high-quality, succinct, presentable observations and recommendations to drive positive client outcomes
Assist with special projects, including strategic growth initiatives, business development, thought leadership creation and people and practice development activities
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 Finance, Business Management / Administration, Accounting, Economics, Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Risk Management, Law, Political Science or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.00 or above
Coursework or experience with data analysis techniques such as Tableau, Qlikview; and understanding of programming languages (SAS, SQL, Python) is a plus
Understanding of financial service industry including commercial consumer banking, sales and trading, wealth management and/or asset management is preferred
Strong technical aptitude, demonstrated quality service mindset, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Access, Visio
Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
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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