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Business Title: Senior Associate, Deal Advisory and Strategy Analytics - Industrials

Requisition Number: 116848 - 32

Function: Advisory

Area of Interest:

State: IL

City: Chicago

Description:

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 a Senior Associate in Deal Advisory and Strategy Analytics for our Deal Advisory (https://advisory.kpmg.us/) practice.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage buy-side and sell-side business analytics and performance transformation engagements

• Develop relationships with clients and engage in effective interactions with target and sell-side company executives

• Perform quality of data and revenue and profitability analysis at the transaction level across customers, products and SKUs

• Identify and evaluate matters that potentially impact enterprise value and the purchase or sales price

• Identify and evaluate financial and operational trends of target companies

• Communicate effectively, both verbal and written, our finding through Excel, Powerpoint and visualization tools such at PowerBI

• Execute on a broad range of data and analytic techniques at the direction of KPMG and client leaders

• Research and study the business for a given project; critically dissect the strategy and lead the development of insightful analysis

• Collaborate with Deal Advisory and Strategy teams to provide deep business analytics and integrate findings into product deliverables

• Own or participate in every component of a client deliverable, from identifying client needs to producing the final presentation and reports

• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of experience in strategy consulting, financial analysis, mergers & acquisitions, transaction services, advisory, public accounting or financial audit

• Bachelor's degree with a Master's degree strongly preferred in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Finance or Economics

• Superior analytical skills using financial modeling, research, and accounting analysis; proficiency with financial research tools

• Experience with programming languages such at Python, R, or SQL, data visualization tools such as PowerBI or Tableau and data preparation tools such at Alteryx

• Experience presenting finding by weaving data into a compelling narrative to drive business insights and outcomes

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts and analytics-driven findings to business people potentially including C-level executives, and explain business processes, concepts, challenges, and issues to technical resources

• Experience in project management, including planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing staff, clients and/or partners towards the successful completion of a project

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

• Ability to travel as necessary

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at 'Benefits & How We Work (https://www.kpmguscareers.com/why-kpmg/#benefits) '.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M150A_4_24KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link 'https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf? 'contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

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