Advisory Associate Technology WinterSpring 2027

KPMG LLP; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Personal Time Off

Holidays calendar

Job summary

KPMG LLP in California seeks an Advisory Associate to deliver technology consulting services across client engagements, applying KPMG frameworks and methodologies to address business and technology challenges. You will explore AI, IoT, cloud platforms, data strategy, and modern digital solution implementations.

You will build industry knowledge, participate in sales activities, and pursue relevant certifications while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by start date or completed Bachelors/Masters in relevant field within past 12 months
• GPA of 3.0 or above required
• Fluency with AI concepts and tools; ability to apply AI to data insights
• Knowledge of IoT and Cloud platforms
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, and learning KPMG tools

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of technology consulting services for client engagements
• Research AI, IoT, cloud tech to support client delivery and trends
• Participate in design, data strategy, transformation, and implementation of digital solutions
• Contribute to project risk management, status reporting, and client presentations
• Develop industry knowledge and assist in sales and offering development
• Pursue relevant technology domain certifications and manage risks

Skills

AI concepts

IoT & Cloud

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Tech acumen

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Data Science/Engineering/MIS

Tools

Oracle

Workday

SAP

Appian

ServiceNow

Microsoft

Celonis

Job description

Career Level Requirement

Early Career

If you are currently pursuing college coursework or have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in the past 12 months. If it has been more than 12 months since you have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program you should explore experienced career opportunities at KPMG Careers: Experienced Professionals.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. You are encouraged to apply expeditiously to one role for which you are qualified and is of the greatest interest. You are limited to a maximum of two active applications. Give serious thought to your location preference. We strongly recommend applying to the location where you want to build your life and career long-term.

Start Season & Year: Winter/Spring 2027

Earliest Graduation Date: May 2026

Latest Graduation Date: Sep 2027

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 the delivery of technology consulting services for various client engagements by executing assigned tasks, identifying and remediating business and technology challenges and utilizing KPMG frameworks and methodologies
• Conduct research on topics, tools and processes including, but not limited to: digital technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT(Internet of Things) and cloud engineering to support client delivery and facilitate understanding of emerging technology trends, benefits, risks and deployment strategies
• Participate in business process technical design, data strategy and transformation, 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
• 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
• Develop and maintain industry knowledge, participate in sales and business development activities, support the development of KPMG reusable offerings and participate in client and market information gathering to continuously improve consulting services
• Achieve relevant certifications on preferred technology domains, demonstrate a strong understanding of the technology and data landscape and proactively manage and communicate risks to protect businesses and limit the impact of disruptions

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 Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Management Information Systems or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
• Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.0 or above
• Fluency with artificial intelligence concepts and tools with ability to apply AI techniques to analyze and interpret data, using insights to solve problems and effectively communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge and awareness of technologies such as IoT and Cloud Computing platforms
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:

https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTAADVC2_6_24 California Salary Range: $90000 - $105000

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer.

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All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

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.