Advisory Senior Associate Strategy Advanced Degree SummerFall 2027

KPMG LLP; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking an Advisory Senior Associate in California to support two major areas: end-to-end Mergers & Acquisitions and Performance Transformation. You will interact with client executives, develop financial models, and deliver actionable analyses to improve EBITDA and working capital.

Responsibilities include problem structuring, creating deliverables, and mentoring junior staff. Travel to client sites may be required, and a strong academic record is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed MBA within the past 12 months.
• At least three years in business, consulting, M&A, or analytics.
• GPA above 3.0.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel) and AI tools.
• Willingness to travel/onsite client sites.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Support clients across M&A and Performance Transformation initiatives.
• Interface with client executives up to C-Level; lead problem framing and team structure.
• Develop and present final deliverables; advise clients effectively.
• Generate hypotheses and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Conduct market, company, and competitor analyses.
• Build financial models to assess performance and impact.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

MBA

Tools

AI

Data analytics tools

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: Summer/Fall 2027

Earliest Graduation Date: Nov 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 Senior Associate for our Advisory practice.

Responsibilities:

• Help support clients across two major areas, 1) end-to-end Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), which includes commercial due diligence, operational due diligence, integration & separation planning and implementation and 2) Performance Transformation, which includes helping companies improve EBITDA and working capital through growth, margin and cost initiatives
• Act as the primary team interface with various levels of client executives up to and including C-Level; lead client problem formulation, problem solving and team structuring efforts
• Manage the development and presentation of final client deliverables and advise clients persuasively, earning the position of a trusted advisor
• Generate hypotheses from data/information received by client and identify and execute supporting quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Conduct company, market, customer and competitor analyses through primary and secondary sources
• Design and develop financial models to analyze financial and operational performance
• Communicate findings of analysis and key implications
• Review the work product of associates and provide direction and training as necessary

Qualifications:

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months; an MBA from an accredited college or university
• Minimum three years experience in business, consulting, industry, M&A operations, or similar analytical experience
• Must have a current/most recent cumulative GPA over 3.0
• 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
• Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises with relatively short notice based on client needs
• 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)

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https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTAADVSA2_4_24 California Salary Range: $175000 - $175000

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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.