Senior Associate, Structured Finance-DDL

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Senior Associate in the Capital Solutions group within Audit & Assurance. The role focuses on lender due diligence, Regulation AB compliance, and advising on asset-based lending and ABS transactions.

Responsibilities include coordinating engagement teams, liaising with clients, supporting business development, and evaluating financing opportunities. Travel of up to 500 STF is required as part of engagement oversight.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in accounting, advisory, financial audit, or transaction services.
• Strong business writing skills with client deliverables experience.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting, M&A or transaction services.

Responsibilities

• Provide lender due diligence and Regulation AB compliance services.
• Coordinate engagement teams and liaise with clients.
• Participate in business development efforts with targets.
• Design tests to identify weaknesses and improve ABS servicer controls.
• Evaluate loan opportunities and advise on financing transactions.
• Supervise a team of up to four associates and review deliverables.

Skills

Business writing

Client deliverables

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Capital Solutions group in our Audit and Assurance practice.

Responsibilities :

• Provide lender due diligence services and Regulation AB compliance services to banks and lending institutions on domestic and international transactions involving asset-based lending and asset-backed securities in accordance with Standards for Attestation Engagements (SAE) and U.S. Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
• Manage and coordinate KPMGs engagement teams throughout the transaction process, while liaising directly with the client to coordinate and tailor analysis as necessary
• Participate in business development efforts with potential targets
• Design tests and analysis to identify weaknesses and noncompliance, make recommendations to enhance ABS servicers; internal control procedures and processes, and help clients to interpret the extent of various Regulation AB criteria applicability
• Evaluate loan opportunities and provide advice to clients on existing or potential financing transactions
• Supervise a team of up to four associates in performing various tasks, including reviewing their analysis and schedules, and assisting in the composition, editing and review of due diligence reports, workpapers and other deliverables

Qualifications :

• A minimum of three years experience in one of the following areas: accounting, advisory, financial audit, or transaction
• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college/university
• Strong business writing skills and experience in preparing and reviewing client deliverables
• Strong current knowledge in one of the following: U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) financial reporting issues, mergers and acquisitions, or transaction services
• Working knowledge of inventory costing and auditing procedures and /or familiarity with SEC reporting and servicing standards for asset backed securities
• Experience with current audit and accounting concepts as well as SEC filings such as 1933 and 1934 Act filings
• 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)
• Willingness and ability to travel (500STF)