Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

You will help to plan and manage Global Service and Organizations Controls (SOC 2), partnering with technology and business teams to deliver efficient and positive attestation outcomes. In this role, you will provide executive reporting, drive continuous improvement in audit practices, and help strengthen trusted, secure technology services across KPMG International.

What you will do

• Plan for and coordinate multiple Service and Organizations Controls (SOC) 2 readiness assessment and examination streams for several business and technology areas, coordinate auditor and key stakeholder meetings, gather requested evidence, track and reporting on progress and provide updates to stakeholders
• Work closely with technology and business stakeholders to clarify compliance requirements and drive implementation of process improvements, provide leading practice and current guidance to control owners, assist in ensuring that controls are appropriately designed and effective and formally documented following global policies
• Prepare executive management reporting on SOC2 efforts status, support the management of project risks
• Identify methods to leverage testing for several certification, internal audit and attestation purposes and efficiently coordinate relevant activities
• Identify themes in audit observations and suggest solutions to efficiently address based on industry experience, leading practices and global technology group context.
• Oversee activities to ensure that audits are planned in advance, considering scope overlaps, stakeholder outreach and resource limitations, and managed according to procedures.

What you bring to the role

• Minimum 5 years of experience in information protection, including leading and / or managing information protection controls assessments, such as those based on ISO27001, ISO27017 and SSAE18 / System and Organization Control 2 / SOC2 for cloud platforms (internal and / or external assessments).
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or 3 years of equivalent work experience
• Proven track record of leading multiple projects or programs, through the management of teams of cross-discipline specialists. Ability to multi-task, adapt strategy based on competing priorities and work independently within a global team. High quality results delivery with attention to detail.
• Experience of senior stakeholder management (including ability to efficiently articulate challenges), ability to apply forward thinking mindset, develop service strategy and understand business impact. Excellent communication and presentation skills, including executive reporting skills
• Strong cloud information protection audit experience that includes scoping, planning, performing, managing, reporting and remediation monitoring activities

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $74,000 to $110,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage
Weembrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.