Senior Consultant - Business Consultant Management

Posted 11 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Toronto, ON

Job Description

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.

Are you a talented individual with a proven track record on executing project deliverables.

Our Technology Risk Consulting services team is growing and we are looking for senior consultants to join our team in Toronto. The Technology Risk Consulting practice provides a variety of services to our clients. The successful candidate will focus primarily on performing business continuity planning assessments or developing plans. Besides business continuity planning and disaster recovery plans, engagements can also include facilitating table top exercises.

What you will do

Conducting assessments of business continuity management plans including business continuity, disaster recovery, crisis management plans to identify gaps and opportunities for improvements.
Design business continuity programs and roadmaps to implement the different plans and practices.
Perform business impact assessments and support organizations in identifying the prioritizations of their business continuity planning practices.
Monitoring relevant business continuity standards and practices.
Developing risk and control matrices and reviewing procedures.
Working on several IT internal audit engagements and delivering on various technology risk projects. Primary focus will be in the business continuity and disaster recovery space but other technology risk and IT internal audit experience is a plus.
Engagement risk management: quality assurance through file review, engagement planning, development and monitoring, engagement profitability - Simultaneously deliver multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity.
Business development: taking an active role in the business community to increase awareness of the firm's services and level of commitment to the local market, developing and maturing relationships with internal staff and clients, developing proposals, identifying and pursuing opportunities to increase the practice's penetration in the public and private sector.
Service Delivery: conducting research, performing technical testing, writing reports, conducting interviews and communicating regularly with clients and resources.
Leading field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members.

What you bring to the role
A successful candidate will possess a mix of the following skills and behaviors:

Bachelor's or Masters degree required, or equivalent experience
Completion of relevant certifications (e.g., ABCP, CBCP, CISA, CRISC)
3 to 5 years of relevant experience in assessing, developing or managing business continuity, including Disaster Recovery Planning, Business Continuity Planning, and Crisis Management
Working knowledge of ISO 22301, ISO 22317, or ISO 22361
Experience with developing and facilitating tabletop exercises
Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to effectively express insights.
Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail and strong organization and analytical skills.
Strong understanding of business and audit risks.
Has a high degree of personal confidence, enthusiasm and drive. Willingness and ability to travel both within Canada and internationally.
Working knowledge of the core components of an IT infrastructure (e.g. servers, virtual systems, SaaS technology, backup technologies, etc.)

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.

About KPMG

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and 7,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et 7 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.