Advisory Associate, Customer & Operations | Multiple Locations Summer/Fall 2027

KPMG Financial Reporting View (FRV); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Salary transparency information

Job summary

KPMG LLP seeks an Advisory Associate for its Advisory practice in California. You will support strategic initiatives around business processes, customer experience, and technology transformation, leveraging AI, cloud, and data-driven methods to shape client strategies.

The role emphasizes collaboration, market research, and leadership in project delivery. The position offers a flexible work arrangement including on-site, client site, or remote options, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree as listed; GPA 3.0+ required
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and drive outcomes in a dynamic environment
• Ability to leverage MS Office and AI tools in client work
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills
• Must reside within commutable distance to the office and be able to travel as needed
• Work location may be office, client sites, or virtual/remote; U.S. work authorization required

Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives focusing on business processes, org structure, customer experience and technology & data transformation
• Use AI and cloud trends to drive data-driven decisions and new business strategies
• Develop proposals, market research and industry trend analysis for leadership
• Contribute to thought leadership, service offering development and client project delivery
• Analyze data to provide insights and recommendations across financial services, procurement, supply chain, and operations
• Assist with project risk tracking, status reports, and client presentations with high-quality deliverables
• Participate in design, data strategy, development and testing of modern digital solutions using leading vendors and RPA
• Maintain professionalism and integrity in all interactions

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Management, Marketing, Communications, Finance, Analytics, IS, Economics, Operations, CS, Engineering, Strategy or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

At KPMG, we are not only keeping pace with the future of business; we are defining it. Harnessing the full power of AI and digital innovation, we deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions to help our clients navigate change and transform their competitive edge. Our people-first approach makes this possible. KPMG invests in continuous learning by providing the tools and training for you to thrive within a culture that fosters growth and collaboration, whether you're launching your career or bringing decades of experience. Join an inclusive team that inspires excellence, delivers meaningful impact, and empowers you to shape your own future.

KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Associate for our Advisory practice.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic initiatives, focusing on business process, organizational structure, customer experience and technology & data transformation
• Utilize cutting-edge technology trends, including cloud, machine learning and AI, to drive data-driven decisions, target operating models and new business strategies for clients
• Enhance the KPMG brand through developing business proposals, market research and industry trend analysis to contribute to leadership initiatives and market offerings
• Contribute to thought leadership, service offering development and client project delivery, focusing on marketing, customer service, sales, customer experience and e-commerce
• Analyze and synthesize data to provide impactful insights and recommendations, supporting client projects in financial services, procurement, supply chain, program delivery, operational improvement and technology implementations
• Contribute to the management of project activities, such as risk identification, report status tracking, deliverable coordination and client-facing presentations, ensuring high-quality deliverables and documentation, including process flow charts, presentations and policies/procedures
• Participate in business process technical design, data strategy, development, testing and implementation of modern digital solutions, using industry leading vendor technologies including cloud-based technology platforms (Oracle, Workday, SAP), vendor technologies (Appian, ServiceNow, Microsoft, Outsystems, Unqork, Celonis) and Robotic Process Automation
• Operate with integrity, professionalism and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months; Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Management, Marketing, Communications, Finance, Analytics, Information Systems, Economics, Operations, Computer Science, Engineering, Strategy, Organizational Psychology or equivalent program
• Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.0 or above
• Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG tools and applications used by our clients
• Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity
• Must reside within a commutable distance of the office for this position and be responsible for your own transportation, such as personal vehicle or public transportation, to get to and from office / client locations to satisfactorily fulfill your job duties, as determined by your practice leadership
• Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business need. You must be located within the U.S. when working remotely. Client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

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https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTAADVC1_6_24 California Salary Range: $83000 - $100000

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Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.