Job Description

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Overview

Please note that you are limited to one application during the recruitment period as we ask you to think ahead to what office and service line you are most interested in.

At KPMG, you\xe2\x80\x99ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The opportunity:

We are seeking talented and energetic candidates to join our Advisory, Management Consulting team as a Full-Time Consultant/Senior Consultant working in our Ottawa practice starting in 2024. Positions are available in the following service lines:

• Operations
• Finance Transformation
• Technology Strategy and Digital Transformation
• People and Change

What you will do

What you will do

Operations

The Operations team at KPMG primarily supports clients in the Public Sector (Federal and Provincial Governments, Crown Corporations, and Municipalities) as well as the Financial Services Sector (Banking, Wealth & Asset Management, Insurance, Private Equity, Pensions) and the Technology, Media and Telecommunication Sectors. We provide our clients with a range of services including (but not limited to): strategic planning, program design, Target Operating Model (TOM) design, process improvement/re-design, benefits realization, and regulatory change/legislative compliance programs. As part of the Operations team, you will help clients identify challenges through current state assessments/diagnostics and develop targeted solutions accordingly (including organizational roadmaps, future state designs, and implementation support).

Finance Transformation
An effective finance function needs to be aligned to the business strategy and should provide agile financial analysis and insight to support corporate decision making, while also meeting legal and regulatory requirements as a given. With a global network of professionals working in KPMG member firms around the world, Finance Transformation collaborates closely with CFOs and other finance leaders to help maximize the finance function\'s performance and empower them to become insightful business partners. We focus on a variety of areas surrounding our \xe2\x80\x9cFinance of the Future\xe2\x80\x9d vision to drive strategy and implementation across finance operations optimization, target operating model redesign, financial technology transformation, and regulatory compliance transformation.

Technology Strategy and Digital Transformation

The Technology Strategy and Digital Transformation team advises clients on how technology will impact their business and delivers innovative end-to-end digital transformation. We work with digital and functional leaders across industries and sectors to define their vision for digital transformation, develop tailored technology and data strategies, align with IT assets to be more customer-centric, and create and execute implementation plans that drive business value. Please note that for Technology Strategy and Transformation, applicants should demonstrate a clear interest in technology or data and/or possess Computer Science, System/Product Design, Information Technology, Management Information Systems Data and Analytics, Engineering background or equivalent experience.

People and Change

We advance our client\xe2\x80\x99s business performance by helping to shape and navigate the important people dynamics related to the transformation of work, capabilities, and behaviours. We assist our clients with strategic alignment, workforce shaping, embedding inclusion and diversity, capability building & learning, digital HR transformation and culture shifting. With experience in all industries, as well as both the private and public sectors, our People and Change practice helps organizations drive value and enhance success by optimizing their talent agenda and activating their most valuable resource, their people.

FOR CONSULTANT LEVEL:

• You are graduating from a university degree program (we will be considering candidates from a spectrum of programs such as Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Commerce, Arts, etc.)
• You are a highly motivated individual, enthusiastic about taking on a variety of challenges and opportunities
• You have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• You have a strong academic record
• You have the ability to work independently without supervision
• You have strong problem solving and analytical abilities, as well as a proven track record of successfully dealing with competing priorities and deadlines under pressure
• You have a strong sense of personal accountability
• You have an entrepreneurial drive, and are a creative problem solver
• You are adept at learning and utilizing new technologies and tools
• You possess strong MS Office skills, with a particular focus on Excel and PowerPoint

FOR SENIOR CONSULTANT LEVEL:

Senior Consultants usually join Management Consulting with significant work experience, coming from an MBA, PhD, MD, JD or other advanced degree program. Senior Consultants are expected to be able to come into the Management Consulting team and immediately make a significant impact. Those coming from undergraduate degrees or masters degrees with less than 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 work experience should consider applying for the Consultant position.

• You have an undergraduate and/or master\xe2\x80\x99s degree from an accredited college/university in a relevant field. Candidates graduating between December 2023 and June 2024 should apply.
• You are a highly motivated individual, enthusiastic about taking on a variety of challenges and opportunities
• You have strong interpersonal skills and professional maturity; demonstrated ability to effectively interact and build relationships with a diverse group of clients and colleagues
• You have strong problem solving and analytical abilities, as well as a proven track record of successfully dealing with competing priorities and deadlines under pressure
• You have an entrepreneurial drive, and are a creative problem solver
• You have a strong academic record from your undergraduate or master\xe2\x80\x99s degree
• You are able to support general project management and oversee the planning, scheduling and completion of objectives and engagements, asset development and other initiatives.
• You are well-versed in various technology platforms and tools, and possess technical skills
• You possess strong MS Office skills, with a particular focus on Excel and PowerPoint

What you bring to the role

All applications must be received no later than Friday September 7 at 11:59 pm EST. Our online application system will allow you to include up to five documents without losing your formatting. Applications can be addressed to the Hiring Manager and should include:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Electronic copy of your most recent transcript and/or GPA
• Other relevant documents (i.e. GMAT score)

Key considerations as you apply:

• For this role in our Ottawa office, due to the nature of our work with the public sector, you should be eligible to obtain a Canadian security clearance
• Knowledge and interest in the public sector or experience in the public sector (e.g. with the Government of Canada) is preferred, but not necessary
• Fluency in both English and French is preferred, but not necessary

For an easy application process, please PDF all documents into one PDF file.

Applications can be addressed to \xe2\x80\x9cHiring Manager\xe2\x80\x9d and should include a cover letter, resume, and an electronic copy of your most recent unofficial transcript. If you do not have access to an electronic copy of your transcript, we ask that you attach a screenshot of your grades from your school\xe2\x80\x99s website. Our online application system will allow you to include up to five documents without losing your formatting.
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