Consultant / Senior Consultant – Economy and Strategy

KPMG LLP Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team of problem solvers dedicated to turning insights into opportunities. This role offers the chance to contribute to impactful projects in economic development and strategic planning. As a consultant or senior consultant, you will engage in market research, public policy analysis, and support major investment projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a commitment to teamwork and continuous learning. This innovative firm values diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where all employees can thrive and make a difference in their communities.

Qualifications

• 1 to 6 years of relevant experience in economic or strategy consulting.
• Master's degree in economics, finance, or strategy with strong academics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and economic impact studies for clients.
• Support strategic planning and business plan preparation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Writing Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Initiative

Relationship Building

Quantitative Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Education

Master's degree in Economics

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Python

R

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll 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.

Our Strategy & Economics team is looking for a competent and energetic individual interested in joining us as a consultant or senior consultant. The candidate should have a strong track record, and demonstrate strong analytical, writing, and communication skills, as well as proven abilities to work in a team as part of complex projects.

What you will do

The candidate will work within a dynamic and experienced team that provides strategic and economic advice to clients from the public, private, and non-profit sectors. This new colleague will contribute to the success of a vast range of projects, such as:

• Market research and industry analysis
• Economic impact studies
• Economic development and foreign investment attraction strategies
• Support to major investment projects
• Public policy analysis
• Various macro- and microeconomic analyses
• Strategic planning exercises
• Business plan preparation

You will be asked to:

• Contribute to key initiatives related to Quebec and Canadian economic development
• Support businesses and various organizations with an array of strategic issue reviews related to growth and development
• Work on qualitative and quantitative analysis, involving in particular statistics, partially structured interviews, discussion groups and literature reviews
• Summarize studies and broad findings in the form of presentations and reports well expressed in excellent French and English using Word and PowerPoint
• Support the growth of the firm and the practice by taking part in various intellectual initiatives

What you bring to the role

We're looking for candidates who are passionate about strategy & economy, with:

• Relevant professional experience (1 to 6 years) during which you have acquired competencies in our main fields of expertise (e.g., in economic or strategy consulting, within an economic development organization, etc.).
• A master's degree combined with an excellent academic record, preferably in the following fields: economics, finance, strategy, or any other relevant technical field.
• Advanced quantitative skills (data analysis, statistical analysis, economic modeling). Proficiency in econometric techniques and/or programming such as Python and R (an asset).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience developing compelling presentations and reports.
• Excellent teamwork and relationship building skills.
• A proven track record of being able to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, analyze and solve problems.
• A proven ability to handle a broad range of activities with competing priorities.
• Strong relationship-building skills that will enable you to easily interact with clients, colleagues, and the wider community.
• A commitment to continual learning – developing new skills, taking on new responsibilities and broadening your knowledge through research.
• Relevant work experience during which you have gained knowledge of our main business sectors (an asset).

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

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.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process.