Senior Associate, IT Due Diligence, M&A/Strategy

Confidential; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Advisory is seeking a Senior Associate for KPMG Strategy to assess IT-related opportunities and risks within deal advisory integration and separation efforts. You will develop action plans, drive cost-improvement initiatives, and support cross-functional teams through IT governance and project selection.

The role emphasizes collaboration, communication of findings to non-technical stakeholders, and participation in delivering final project outcomes within a dynamic advisory environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years external consulting experience for a technology/business consulting firm or related mix of external consulting and tech industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university.
• Experience in IT project scopes such as ERP implementations, outsourcing, reengineering, or IT infrastructure upgrades.
• Competency in at least two or more of the following: enterprise systems implementation, IT architecture and infrastructure management, post-merger IT integration, carve-out separation, outsourcing.

Responsibilities

• Assess and quantify IT-related opportunities and risks in deal advisory integration and separation.
• Develop an action plan to address findings and communicate due diligence results non-technically.
• Evaluate IT-related performance and devise plans for improvement and expense reduction.
• Facilitate IT operations integration or separation from a parent organization.
• Oversee offshoring of high-labor activities and renegotiate key IT vendor contracts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to final projectDeliverables.

Job description

About KPMG Advisory

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. 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 help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're 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 Advisory.

Senior Associate – KPMG Strategy

Responsibilities

• In relation to the deal advisory integration and separation process, 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
• 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 comprehensive 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

• A minimum of three years external consulting experience for a technology/business consulting firm or a combination of external consulting and technology industry experience, including a track record of driving major IT-related business change.
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university.
• Participation in significant IT projects, the scope of which should include at least one of the following areas: Enterprise Resources Planning implementation, outsourcing of a significant IT process, reengineering IT organization, business process reengineered, or IT infrastructure upgrade.
• Competency in at least two or more of the following technical disciplines: enterprise systems implementation, IT architecture and infrastructure management, post-merger IT integration, carve-out separation, process reengineering, offshoring, and outsourcing.

Contract & Location

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 ...).

Benefits & Compensation

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. In addition, 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.

California Salary Range: $90155 - $202745

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer.

KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.

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.

Recruitment Process

No phone calls or agencies please.

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.

Additional Information (Los Angeles County)

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.