Senior Consultant, Risk and Compliance Transformation - Governance, Risk and Compliance Services (Financial Services)

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.

Our Governance, Risk, and Compliance Services (GRCS) professionals offer a comprehensive suite of advisory services designed to elevate the efficiency and effectiveness of the three lines of defense. The Risk and Compliance Transformation team is dedicated to helping clients operationalize and refine their risk management and compliance functions. This team has a global mandate and spans multiple industries, with a particular emphasis on Financial Institutions, where we focus on the review, design, enhancement, and integration of: Enterprise Risk Management; Operational Risk Management; Regulatory Compliance; Third-party Risk Management; Climate Risk Management; Enterprise / Operational Resilience; 1b Functions; and Control Testing Functions.

The successful Senior Consultant candidate will be responsible in supporting the planning, execution, and reporting for engagements, working both as part of larger engagement teams and individually with guidance and review from more senior professionals. You will have the opportunity to work across geographies and industries to take on challenging and groundbreaking projects while building strong relationships with our people and developing professional skills that will help set you up for success.

What you will do

• Support large transformational engagements across both second line functions (e.g., operational risk, compliance) and first line functions (e.g., control testing).
• Deliver multiple simultaneous client engagements of varying sizes, scopes, and complexities, ensuring effective execution.
• Collaborate in the design and implementation of relevant frameworks and artifacts, including risk appetite, ORM frameworks, and organizational hierarchies.
• Assist in the development of tailored risk and compliance governance structures, focusing on Chief Risk Officer and Chief Compliance Officer functions.
• Implement and enhance existing risk and compliance systems/tools in line with business requirements, utilizing GRC tools and advanced technologies.
• Participate in the preparation and delivery of analyses, client engagement plans, reports, and presentations.
• Deliver high-quality work that is on time and meets the firm's quality standards.
• Encourage innovative thinking and challenge traditional methods to improve processes and outputs.
• Support business development initiatives, contributing to proposals, marketing materials, and internal and external presentations.

What you bring to the role

• 3 to 5 years of experience with the Risk Function, Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, 1b / Control Testing Function, Regulatory Compliance functions etc.
• Experience in key areas such as Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, and Regulatory Compliance and / or a desire to further expand knowledge and skills across diverse domains.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to clearly convey concepts and services to clients.
• Proven ability to achieve personal and professional success while juggling competing priorities and deadlines.
• Familiarity using AI platforms and agents and data analytic tools.
• Sound understanding of technology to support risk and compliance.
• Superior visualization and communication skills using PowerPoint and other MS Office tools.
• Highly motivated and strives for excellence, innovation and collaboration.
• Flexible in working style and willing to learn new ways, methods and approaches.
• High degree of personal confidence and drive.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, in and out of the work environment.
• Management / risk consulting experience is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in both French and English is considered an asset.

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.