Job Description

:

Overview

Please note that you are limited to one application during the recruitment period as we ask you to think ahead of what office and service line you are most interested in. This position is for a 4-month internship/co-op term.

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 an Intern/Co-op Consultant/Senior Consultant working in our Ottawa practice starting in Winter (January) 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 supports clients in the Financial Services sector (Banking, Wealth & Asset Management, Insurance, Private Equity, Pensions), the Public Sector and the Technology, Media and Telecommunication sectors with a range of services: strategic planning, growth & omni-channel strategy, Target Operating Model (TOM) design, process improvement/redesign, cost optimization/value realization and accounting/regulatory change programs. As part of the Operations team, you will help clients perform current situation assessments/diagnostics, visioning/target state design as well as develop roadmaps and support implementation.

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 enrolled in 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 Consultant are expected to be able to come into the Management Consulting team and immediately make a significant impact. Those coming from undergraduate degrees or master\xe2\x80\x99s degrees with less than 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 work experience should consider applying for the Consultant position.

• You are currently in your first, second, or third year of study.
• 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 September 7th at 11:59 pm ET. Our online application system will allow you to include up to five documents without losing your formatting. Applications can be addressed to 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.
Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click .

For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at .

If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to visit our accessibility .

KPMG