Product Owner/Business Analyst

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto is looking for a detail-focused Product Owner to manage product backlogs and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role involves driving product clarity, engaging with users to validate needs, and leading agile ceremonies. Ideal candidates will have a university degree in a related field and 1-3 years of experience in product or business analysis.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years in product, business analysis, or tech consulting.
• Comfortable with agile tools and SDLC.
• Initiative and risk escalation habits.

Responsibilities

• Drive clarity in ambiguous situations.
• Groom backlog and write user stories.
• Interview users to define success criteria.
• Lead sprint ceremonies and unblock developers.
• Monitor post-launch stability and feed learnings.

Skills

Product thinking

Business analysis

Agile tools (Jira, Azure DevOps)

Clear communication

Data-driven mindset

Education

University degree in a related discipline

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.

We seek a detail-focused product thinker, eager to turn user feedback into clear stories. You'll manage backlog, run sprints, and collaborate with PMs as your features launch.

This role combines product ownership and business analysis—translating feedback, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring everyone solves the right problems.

What you will do

• Take initiative and drive clarity when things are ambiguous and raise flags early if priorities shift or blockers emerge
• Groom the backlog; write epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, and decision logs
• Interview users and SMEs to validate pain points and define success criteria
• Sync with Design & Engineering during demos and retros so everyone stays aligned
• Maintain transparent progress updates through demos, retros, and other reporting
• Lead sprint ceremonies and unblock developer questions fast
• Package release notes; secure QA, security, and risk signoff
• Monitor post-launch stability and feed learnings into the backlog

What you bring to the role

• A university degree (or similar) in a related discipline or current enrolment in a recognized program / co-op placement
• 1-3 yrs in product, business analysis, or tech consulting
• Comfortable with agile tools (Jira, Azure DevOps) and core SDLC
• Clear communicator with a data-driven mindset
• Initiative and an early risk-escalation habit
• Please note we are open to co-op students with a 1 year work term

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 an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.