Advisory Intern Strategy Technology Summer 2027

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking an Advisory Intern, Strategy Technology to support deal advisory projects by assessing IT opportunities and risks, and communicating findings in a non-technical manner to stakeholders.

You will work with cross-functional teams to facilitate IT integration during roll-ups or separations, contribute to governance improvements, and help develop final project deliverables while applying coursework and learning KPMG tools and applications.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an accredited college and pursuing listed degrees/majors.
• Must have a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Understanding or experience with IT systems, architecture, infrastructure, or related areas.

Responsibilities

• Assess and quantify IT opportunities/risks and communicate results to non-technical stakeholders.
• Evaluate IT performance of companies and suggest improvement plans.
• Assist with IT integration/roll-up or separation during transactions.
• Contribute to vendor renegotiation efforts and IT governance improvements.
• Collaborate across teams to implement solutions and present final deliverables.
• Assist in developing and presenting project deliverables.

Skills

Critical thinking

Business acumen

Agility

Communication skills

MS Office (Excel)

AI familiarity

Team collaboration

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems/CS/Engineering/Analytics

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.

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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 Intern, Strategy Technology for our Advisory practice.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and quantify the Information Technology (IT) related opportunities and risks, develop an action plan to address and communicate due diligence results in a non-technical fashion in relation to the deal advisory integration and separation process
• Evaluate the Information Technology related performance of companies and develop plans for improvement and expense reduction
• Help facilitate the integration of IT operations and organizations resulting from a roll-up and/or complete separation work from a parent organization
• Complete wide-ranging offshoring of high labor activities, provide renegotiation support of key IT vendor contracts at the direction of management and help identify improvement opportunities for IT governance and project selection
• Work with cross-functional teams in implementing solutions
• Participate in the development and presentation of final project deliverables

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors; Bachelor degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Analytics, or related quantitative field from an accredited college or university
• Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.0 or above
• Understanding or experience with the following technical disciplines: enterprise software systems, IT architecture and infrastructure, IT operations, or something of similar nature; ability to prioritize/organize diverse material
• 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
• Applicants 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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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.