Job description
KPMG’s Strategy & Performance Transformation practice is looking for exceptional candidates for a Senior Associate role, with a Financial Services focus (ideally Banking or Insurance) and experience of at least one of our core propositions;
Growth Strategy, Deal Strategy, Cost and Operational strategy and Enterprise-wide Transformation.
The Strategy & Performance Transformation team is part of KPMG’s rapidly expanding Strategy Group, which delivers value for clients by challenging conventional thinking, bringing deep industry and functional insights and executing with investor-grade rigour.
We are a diverse team of over 150 practitioners, working collaboratively with and orchestrating KPMG’s broad set of capabilities within our Deal Advisory business.
For Strategy & Performance Transformation
Our Strategy and Performance Transformation team works closely with c-suite and senior executives to identify and execute transformation opportunities that add and protect value for shareholders, employees and society.
As the world continues to face unprecedented levels of change through digitalisation, regulation and post-COVID normalisation’, we have experienced remarkable market demand for our core services of i) Enterprise-wide Transformation;
ii) Performance Improvement and; iii) Growth Strategy. We are now accelerating our mission to create value, by turning ambitions into reality, through executing sustainable, fair and profitable business strategies, at pace.
To be an effective Senior Associate within our Strategy & Performance Transformation applicants will be expected to :
Liaise effectively with clients while working on engagements and act as an 'ambassador' for KMPG
Design and run small projects and / or large, complex workstreams with limited oversight
Product client-ready deliverables that exceed expectations and require limited review
Develop solutions to complex problems and challenge the thinking of more senior colleagues and clients
Contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management activities
Construct detailed financial / business models performing complex scenario and sensitivity analysis
Ensure the firm's risk management frameworks are adhered to
Be a strong effective team player
Provide timely feedback and coaching to other team members
Support practice development activities to ensure successful delivery of initiatives
At KPMG, we seek candidates who can thrive in our high-performance culture and can demonstrate the following behaviours :
Deliver Impact :
Make sound decisions : Exercises sound business judgment when making decisions
Foster innovation : Embraces a culture of innovation and experimentation to create value
Apply a strategic perspective : Uses diverse sets of inputs to develop a broad perspective on business and people issues
Seek Growth :
Take opportunities to learn and adapt : Uses insights and self-reflection to build capability and embrace new challenges
Develop and motivate others : Engages teams, instils confidence, and coaches people to find meaning in their work and achieve exceptional results
Build collaborative relationships : Establishes strong relationships internally and externally and builds wide and productive networks
Inspire Trust :
Drive quality : Delivers high-quality products and exceptional service that provide value
Act ethically and responsibly : Behaves ethically and encourages others to do the same
Advocate for Equality : Creates opportunities to address inequity and enables all people to feel like they belong
We are looking for applicants that can demonstrate the following :
Work Experience :
Solid experience working in a leading strategy house, Big 4 firm, public sector organisation or strategy / development team in industry
Strong foundational understanding of the value drivers within Banking or Insurance
Experience of leading project workstreams and take responsibility for small teams
Prior involvement in business development activity and ability to contribute to thought leadership and knowledge management initiatives
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with team members and broader (internal and external) stakeholders
Technical skills :
Strong academic track record
Evidence of strong problem-solving & analytical capabilities
Structured thinking skills combined with creativity
Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed
Ability review and assess large volumes of technical data and distil the key strategic insights
Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen
Able to build complex financial models that support our recommendations to clients
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Other language skills would be a strong bonus 
