Intern Economic Valuation Services Business Modeling Services Summer 2027

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Chicago is seeking an Intern to join our Economic and Valuation Services practice for Summer 2027. You will analyze financial data, forecast business conditions, and develop analytics solutions for strategic planning.

The role emphasizes building financial models in Excel and leveraging Power BI, Alteryx, and AI-enabled tools. Ideal candidate is pursuing a business/finance degree with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• GPA 3.0+ preferred and CPA eligibility post-graduation
• Experience building financial analytics models in Excel; VBA/Access/SQL skills preferred
• Familiarity with AI, data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau/Spotfire) and Alteryx

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial information to forecast conditions and develop analytics solutions for strategic planning
• Interpret data on risks and economic influences to propose actions
• Evaluate current and historical financial data
• Study economic and business trends
• Stay current with business developments and use tools to enhance services
• Deliver quality client services by monitoring progress and applying technical knowledge
• Build capabilities in AI, Alteryx, Power BI and related technologies for client delivery

Skills

Financial modeling

Excel modeling

Data analytics

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business / Accounting / Finance / Economics / Engineering / Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Alteryx

Tableau

SQL Server

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.

Start Season & Year: Summer 2027

Earliest Graduation Date: Nov 2027

Latest Graduation Date: Sep 2028

In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Valuation. Valuation professionals at KPMG provide clients robust and informed guidance on valuation matters across multiple sectors, deal stages and business needs. We determine fair (market) value of equity shares, assets or complex financial instruments for mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, tax and other regulatory standards. Our engagements include providing pre and post deal Purchase Price Allocations (PPA), Impairment Testing, employee or management incentive scheme valuations and recurring fund valuations. As a member of our diverse team, you will help high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. You have the opportunity to develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, as well as informal mentoring. At KPMG, we put our culture and values front and center.

KPMG is currently seeking an Intern to join our Economic and Valuation Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze financial information to forecast business conditions and develop financial analytics solutions for strategic and management planning; investment appraisal; project finance and mergers and acquisitions including integrations and divestitures
• Interpret data on future risk trends, economic influences and other factors to identify issues and propose strategies related to the procedures executed
• Evaluate current and historical financial data
• Study economic and business trends
• Stay abreast of current business and economic developments and use technology and tools to innovate and enhance the effectiveness of services provided
• Consistently deliver quality client services by monitoring progress and demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge
• Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: Bachelors or Masters in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or equivalent program
• Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• Experience or coursework in building financial analytics models and tools from scratch in MS Excel, experience with one or more of the following: VBA, MS Access, SQL Server, artificial intelligence (AI), Data Visualization applications (such as Tableau, Power BI, or Spotfire) and Alteryx is preferred
• Proficiency at developing and explaining fully integrated 3-Statement financial models in Microsoft Excel
• Experience or coursework working with a formal business modeling and analytics practice within an investment banking, commercial banking, financial planning and analysis, accounting, or consulting firm, or experience working within an in house-corporate development or FP&A team
• 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
• Demonstrated quality service mindset, strong technical aptitude, ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx and Power BI, MS Office Applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook and apply emerging technologies to enhance tax processes and insights
• Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills, feedback oriented, and resourceful in delivering high quality work
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation
• Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice
• 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.

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