Advisory Associate, Risk Services - Technology | Winter 2027 Minneapolis

KPMG Financial Reporting View (FRV); Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG is seeking an Advisory Associate to support Cybersecurity and Technology Risk engagements. You will work on tasks aligned with engagement objectives, leveraging KPMG methodologies and AI tools to address complex tech and security challenges.

Ideal candidates hold an IT/tech-related degree with a 3.0+ GPA, strong communication, and analytical skills. Role offers flexibility for office, client-site, or remote work within the U.S., with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT/Tech/Engineering/Accounting/Finance with IT concentration or related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Ability to leverage MS Office and AI tools; quickly learn client KPMG tools.
• Must reside within commutable distance to an office; must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Cybersecurity and Technology Risk engagements through assigned tasks.
• Identify and remediate business, technology, and cyber challenges using KPMG frameworks and AI tools.
• Research technology risk and cyber topics to support client delivery.
• Assist in areas like IAM, GRC, security design/implementation, IT risk assessments, data protection, governance.

Skills

MS Excel

AI awareness

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT/Tech/Engineering/Accounting or Finance with IT concentration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

ServiceNow

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

• Help support the delivery of Cybersecurity and Technology Risk client engagements through the execution of assigned tasks based on the engagement objectives
• Help identify and remediate complex business, technology and cyber challenges leveraging KPMG frameworks and methodologies, inclusive of leveraging artificial intelligence and automation tools and technologies in delivering client projects
• Research and understand technology risk and cyber security related topics, concepts, tools and processes to support client delivery
• May provide support with some of the following areas: identity & access management, GRC, design and/or implementation of infrastructure/platform/software security, IT risk and security assessment (inclusive of major enterprise applications (SAP, Oracle, Workday, ServiceNow) and technical infrastructure), data protection and privacy impact assessment, data classification or information governance, enterprise information security strategy, compliance monitoring and user awareness campaign, data leakage/content monitoring and filtering or data encryption and compliance readiness
• Develop and implement specialized risk management strategies tailored to technology environments, including cybersecurity risk assessments and incident response plans
• Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to align risk analysis with technology strategies and ensure risk management measures are integrated into technology operations
• Research and stay updated on emerging technology risks and industry best practices in order to provide proactive recommendations for risk mitigation and continuous improvement in technology systems and processes
• Prepare and deliver detailed reports and presentations on technology risks and recommended solutions to clients and internal teams, ensuring information is accessible and actionable
• 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 IT/Technology, Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, Accounting or Finance with an Information Technology concentration/double major or related degree from an accredited college or university
• 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 remote. 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)

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