Senior Analyst, Conflict of Interest - Risk Management

KPMG Canada; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audit and consulting firm is seeking an analyst to join their conflicts of interest resolving team. This role involves identifying potential conflicts, working with engagement teams, and maintaining confidentiality of data. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The expected salary range is $54,000 to $81,000, with potential bonus awards. The firm promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards program

Bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Ability to efficiently process urgent requests.
• Ability to perform under fluctuating workload.
• Proven track record of relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential conflicts of interest and communicate mitigation plans.
• Work with Partners, Managers, and Staff from client services.
• Respond to conflict of interest inquiries via phone/email.

Skills

Analytical skills

Judgment and critical thinking

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Initiative

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education in a business-related field

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 Quality & Risk Management Group is looking for an analyst to join our conflicts of interest resolving team. Resolves conflicts of interest by identifying and mitigating potential conflicts from information provided through an internally developed application. This application assists the Firm in complying with legal and regulatory independence requirements related to the provision of services and in identifying potential conflicts of interest with proposed engagements. The Resolver will apply professional judgement by complying with requirements under standards including the CPA Code of Professional Conduct (CPA Code) and the IESBA International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code). This role will be responsible for managing conflicts of interest, communicating resolutions to engagement teams and participating on ad-hoc projects.

What You Will Do

• Identifying potential conflicts of interest, applying professional judgement, establishing and communicating conflict mitigation plans to engagement teams, which may be supplemented with email or other communications.
• Working directly with Partners, Managers and Professional Staff from our lines of client services (Audit, Tax & Legal and Advisory), local Risk Management, local Legal Counsel and Resolvers from other member firms when necessary.
• Responding to day-to-day conflict of interest enquiries (telephone / e-mail) ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Researching enquiries.
• Assisting with the managing of content and data.
• Highlighting and escalating issues to subject matter experts for appropriate action.
• Reviewing, analyzing and maintaining reports related to conflicts of interest, highlighting areas requiring further action and follow-up as necessary.
• Helping to assess issues in application functionality and testing changes.
• Providing support on ad-hoc project work.
• Providing similar support to other compliance applications / processes as needed.

What You Bring To The Role

• Post-secondary education, preferably in a business-related field
• Strong analytical, judgement and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with colleagues at all professional levels
• Team player with strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Experience with and ability to maintain confidentiality of data
• Exhibit initiative, follow-up and follow through with customer support
• Ability to efficiently process urgent requests
• Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload
• Proven track record of teambuilding, relationship management, and dealing effectively with Senior Management
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Excellent organizational, planning, problem solving, decision making and time management skills
• High aptitude to learning new systems / technology
• Ability to assimilate, analyze and facilitate information sharing
• Proficiency in English at a business level is required

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $54,000 to $81,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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 an equal opportunity employer 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. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.