Consulting, Governance & Risk, Graduate Associate 2026

KPMG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services firm in Singapore is looking for a Graduate Associate in Consulting, Governance & Risk for 2026. The role involves supporting consultants on compliance and risk management projects, providing an opportunity to work with top-tier clients and gain hands-on experience. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented and have a strong interest in corporate governance. This position offers a dynamic and inclusive workplace with learning opportunities.

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Flexible working framework

Personal and professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong interest in Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Control.
• Detail oriented with a penchant for curiosity.
• Able to write clearly and articulate well.

Responsibilities

• Support consultants in developing frameworks for regulatory requirements.
• Deliver assignments with professionalism and client satisfaction.
• Assess compliance and control frameworks.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops.
• Perform reviews of compliance and risk frameworks.

Skills

Interest in Corporate Governance

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Data analytics skills

Data analytics knowledge

Education

Business & Accountancy degree

Any graduation

Job description

Consulting, Governance & Risk, Graduate Associate 2026

Work Type: Permanent

Start Date for Applications: 24 Nov 2025

Closing Date for Applications:

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with more than 273,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

Job Description

KPMG in Singapore’s Governance and Risk (G&R) Business is a market leading practice that consults on solutions in managing and enhancing Governance, Risk and Compliance transformational activities. We provide comprehensive advisory solutions in areas like Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk Management to Internal Audit, Sustainability and Accounting Advisory. Working with top tier clients in both the private and public sector, we are trusted advisors in the field.

The incumbent will work closely with Consultants from our G&R business and gain deep seated exposure within engagement across project teams, working on specializations like Corporate Governance, Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit as well as niche and exciting fields like Sustainability Consulting. This opportunity opens a wealth of learning and networking opportunities as you build relationships with both internal stakeholders and clients alongside practical, first-hand experience into a career within Consulting, right from the get-go.

The role involves:

• Support our consultants in projects pertaining (but not limited to) developing frameworks to address new regulatory requirements, facilitating risk workshops and governance conversations with C‑suite clients, highlighting improvement insights on business processes, advising on climate and sustainability related topics across the varied sectors such as Financial Services, Transport, Healthcare, Education, Real Estate, Government, etc.
• Deliver assignments to a high level of professionalism and client satisfaction
• Work with our consultants in assessing and developing sound and effective compliance, assurance and control framework
• Work on a range of engagements across the teams, including advisory, assurance and strategy development
• Facilitate and support meetings and workshops, including preparing workshop material, taking notes and meeting minutes
• Performing reviews of compliance, risk and control frameworks of financial institutions against applicable laws and regulations and industry best practices, and where gaps are identified, provide recommendations for enhancements.
• Advising clients on integration of compliance and risk management within corporate critical processes including strategic planning, budgeting etc. working with clients on tailoring business process programmes to support their strategic objectives and risk management agenda.
• Performing in-depth risk diagnostics, identification and measurement covering strategic, financial, operational and compliance risks.

The ideal candidate:

• Strong interest in Corporate Governance, Risk Management and Control
• Detail orientated with a penchant for curiosity
• Able to write clearly and articulate well
• Business & Accountancy students are encouraged to apply but otherwise open to graduating students from any discipline
• Relevant Data analytics skills will be advantageous (not a must‑have)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by KPMG Talent Acquisition team, personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non‑merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi‑work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.