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A 3-year KPMG Technology Consulting graduate programme focused on delivering digital transformation, AI, cloud, cyber, data analytics, and technology risk solutions for clients across multiple industries.Job descriptionHow we make the difference in Technology ConsultingAs a Technology Consulting graduate, you’ll build the skills to analyse, advise and deliver digital solutions for some of the most pressing issues facing business and society. The breadth of our work, expertise and clients means there’s always the chance to learn new things. You’ll join a strong support network helping you to maximise every opportunity that comes your way.You’ll work with new methods and technology tools, and combine expertise from across our Risk Consulting and Technology Transformation teams to deliver tailored solutions and solve a broad mix of challenges for our clients. This could mean:Helping an investment bank use Artificial Intelligence to detect and prevent fraud.Exploring how a retailer could use analytics to understand their customers better.Working with one of the world’s most renowned brands to adopt world-class processes using the latest release of a major software platform.Supporting a Chief Digital Officer to shape an organisation to build and deploy digital products quickly and effectively.How you’ll grow with usIf you’re keen to develop a career in technology and are interested in solving business issues innovatively and sustainably, you’ll thrive in this passionate team of people. You’ll be supported to continually develop your skills while working on complex and varied projects as part of your three-year programme which may include areas such as Tech Strategy or Risk, Cloud Transformation, Cyber, Forensic Technology and Data Analytics, Business Analysis and Testing. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain technical qualifications or accreditations specifically suited to the work you will deliver.The teams you’ll work withFor those who apply for this programme in our Glasgow office, you’ll join our Tax Technology team. This team focuses on consulting, software implementation and managing data and analytical solutions across our Tax and Law practice.Elsewhere, as well as Tax Technology you could be joining teams in Forensic Technology, Cloud, Cyber, Data, Microsoft Business Solutions, Testing, Technology Transformation, and Technology Risk. In each, you’ll be collaborating with clients, tax professionals, and other tech professionals.If you’re curious, resilient and agile, you could thrive with us.Entry Requirements:At KPMG, everyone brings a unique perspective, and we want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to demonstrate your potential. We’ve designed our application process to assess everyone’s potential and to ensure that you have the skills to succeed at KPMG.  We will be considering your strengths and achievements alongside several other metrics, including technical background and/or experience. You’ll generally be expected to demonstrate the following: 2:2 undergraduate degree in any discipline. As part of your application, you will be given the opportunity to share any extenuating circumstances that may have impacted your degree outcome. Supplying us with this information will not negatively impact your application, but it may provide a positive uplift on your academic achievements. You can also choose to opt out of sharing it. Key Skills:Throughout the recruitment process we will be looking to learn more about your strengths.To be successful on this programme, you will be required to demonstrate the strengths that we look for in our graduates at KPMG.Training and Development:The training and development of our people is critical to the future success of our business. We want to empower you to grow in your own way, to feed your curiosity and embrace a growth mindset in an environment where learning is continuous. Therefore, we have created a rich curriculum and learning community to help you build your skills and fulfil your potential. This ranges from an immersive 5-day induction experience to help you transition to the world of work, formal training courses, leadership knowledge bites, learning journals, online courses and networking events – all aligned to our ‘learn for a lifetime’ strategy designed to help you gain an advantage for life.On this programme, you’ll also have the opportunity to take part in relevant technology-focused learning and training.

Posted 25 days ago

A 3-year KPMG Forensic, Risk and Assurance graduate programme focused on investigations, fraud risk, governance, compliance, internal audit, and financial advisory services while studying toward an ACA qualification.Job descriptionHow we make the difference in Forensic, Risk and Assurance On our Forensic, Risk and Assurance Graduate Programme, you’ll work with clients across a variety of sectors and gain structured training, building your commercial and financial awareness, as well as the skills you need to build the career you want. If you are interested in understanding how businesses operate, the risks they face and how to protect them, then this is the programme for you.  Over the three years, you’ll develop and refine specialist business, technology, and accounting investigation skills while improving our clients’ governance, risk management and control environments. You could be helping diffuse challenging situations through investigations and compliance, fraud risk management, corporate intelligence, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, and dispute advisory services. You could also be providing valuable insight and commercial recommendations to our clients to support them in achieving their business objectives by conducting in-depth analyses of data and business processes. In each of these areas, you’ll consider client reputation, growth, environmental factors and the way they treat their employees. How you’ll grow with us You’ll work toward a professional qualification, the ACA Accelerated qualification or CA equivalent in Scotland. Your programme might see you working in a specific industry sector or across a variety of industries, depending on the office you join. There’s also potential to gain broader Consulting experience, as your programme might include working with other teams in the wider Enterprise Risk space while still being relevant to your ACA qualification. After completing your qualification, the learning and career opportunities continue. You can take the valuable technical skills, broad commercial understanding and in-depth knowledge of one or more industry sectors to continue building an exciting and varied long-term career. The teams you could work in Whether you work within the Governance, Risk & Compliance Services teams, Contract Intelligence team or the Forensic teams, you’ll be joining some of the top minds in the industry. Within Governance, Risk & Compliance Services, our services incorporate: Internal Audit and Risk Assurance: Independent assurance that an organisation's risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. Governance, Risk and Compliance: Critical factors to businesses in a changing environment - as the landscape evolves, new risks and compliance requirements emerge. Within Forensic, our specialist areas are: Investigations and Compliance: This team works with clients in sensitive and complex environments to conduct independent investigations. In the Financial Crime Regulatory space, we support some of the world’s largest financial institutions to prevent, detect and investigate instances of fraud, misconduct and corruption to achieve regulatory compliance and bolster financial crime controls across the entire organisation. Dispute Advisory Services: This team helps prevent and resolve commercial disputes by supporting our clients to assess damages and resolve accounting, audit and finance-related issues. Infrastructure Government & Health Transport Advisory: This team provides specialist financial, commercial and strategic advice to the transport sector. Dealing with both public and private sector clients, we focus on the rail and bus markets in the UK and globally. You could also work in the Contract Intelligence team. This team consists of qualified accountants who specialise in providing contract investigation and compliance services. The team uses a combination of audit procedure and technology to deliver for clients globally. If you have an eye for detail, good analytical skills and enjoy problem-solving, this could be the programme for you. Entry Requirements:At KPMG, everyone brings a unique perspective, and we want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to demonstrate your potential. We want to discover your individual strengths and attributes to help us to know whether you’ll enjoy working here and how you’ll thrive. That’s why we operate an open access policy and an application process that will assess both your qualifications and your qualities.Generally, you’ll be expected to demonstrate the following grades (*or equivalents), to show that you’re able to successfully study for professional qualifications. If you are a few grades or points short, we would still encourage you to apply, as your application will be reviewed together with your performance in our assessments. You‘ll also have the opportunity to provide additional information for us to assess your application and potential in the context of your socio-economic background and/or any extenuating circumstances, which may have a positive uplift on your academic achievements through contextual recruitment. GCSE Maths Grade 5 or B*GCSE English Language Grade 5 or B*120 UCAS points* from your ‘top’ 3 A Level grades, excluding General Studies2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline.Key Skills:Throughout the recruitment process we will be looking to learn more about your strengths.To be successful on this programme, you will be required to demonstrate the strengths that we look for in our graduates at KPMG.Training and Development:The training and development of our people is critical to the future success of our business. We want to empower you to grow in your own way, to feed your curiosity and embrace a growth mindset in an environment where learning is continuous. We have therefore created a rich curriculum and learning community to help you build your skills and fulfil your potential. This ranges from an immersive five-day induction experience to help you transition to the world of work, through to formal training courses, leadership knowledge bites, learning journals, online courses and networking events – all aligned to our ‘learn for a lifetime’ strategy designed to help you gain an advantage for life. On this programme you’ll study for the ACA Accelerated Programme or equivalent CA qualification. This is front-loaded, uses innovative technology and is delivered via a blend of online and in-centre classroom courses. The ACA Accelerated programme enables you to upskill quickly, so you can make your mark. For the first year of your training contract, you will focus purely on your professional qualification, by completing 12 out of 15 ACA exams. You will also have opportunities to reconnect with your home department and peer group, as well as complete internal training and extra skills sessions. The entire programme is supported in a wide range of ways by your tuition provider (BPP) and KPMG’s dedicated Early Careers Development team. If you join a Scottish office, we support the equivalent CA qualification and therefore you will study towards your ICAS. This newly designed programme enables you to sit the majority of the ICAS exams in your first year, provides you with innovative technology to support your learning experience and also enables you to upskill quickly. You will have opportunities to reconnect with your home department and peer group, as well as complete internal training and extra skills sessions. The entire programme is supported in a wide range of ways by ICAS and KPMG’s dedicated Early Careers Development team. 

Posted 25 days ago

A 3-year KPMG Regulatory & Risk Advisory graduate programme focused on financial risk, regulatory compliance, model risk management, sustainability, and consulting for major financial sector clients.Job descriptionHow we make the difference in Regulatory and RiskOur Regulatory & Risk Advisory Graduate programme is designed to give you the experience and core consulting skills you need to get your career off to a flying start. You'll build your commercial understanding and business acumen to deliver real value to our clients straight away.The work is not only interesting and varied, but it's also high profile. With the current economic climate and in a world of increasing complexity, clients and Regulators are focusing ever more closely on risk and regulatory issues.You can expect to work in the following areas:Modelling and Model Risk Management: Model Risk is the potential for adverse outputs/outcomes from errors in business and financial models and inappropriate model use. Working with clients on their model development, validation and overall governance, you will also get the opportunity to learn coding languages as you support clients in a number of areas such as climate risk modelling and credit risk modelling.Financial Risk and Resilience: Support our clients across critical areas of prudential regulatory, sustainability and insurance risks. This team of market leading experts provide services like assurance, deal support, and optimisation across critical board level topics.Wholesale: Work with a broad range of wholesale clients helping them to tackle a variety of challenges such as: wholesale conduct risk, risk transformation, internal controls and non-financial reporting regulation.Retail: In retail, your focus will be on retail clients You could be involved in conduct and consumer protection, operational resilience and CASS. Client organisations vary, from global asset managers with operations in multiple jurisdictions to insurance clients to clients in the banking sector.How you’ll grow with usOur three-year programme gives you the chance to build your experience and develop your expertise in Risk management across the entire financial sector, as part of our 'learn for a lifetime' philosophy.With the support of our learning community, you’ll work toward the CIMA professional qualification.The teams you could work inYou will be working across multiple teams that advise clients on dynamic regulatory compliance programmes and helps them to integrate sustainability into Risk management functions to ensure they are doing right by the environment and society.You’ll also be helping our clients solve business problems by developing tailored and pragmatic solutions, It’s an endlessly fascinating area for our new graduate joiners where you can make a meaningful and positive difference.If you’re curious, resilient and agile you could thrive with us.Entry Requirements:At KPMG, everyone brings a unique perspective, and we want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to demonstrate your potential. We want to discover your individual strengths and attributes to help us to know whether you’ll enjoy working here and how you’ll thrive. That’s why we operate an open access policy and an application process that will assess both your qualifications and your qualities. Generally, you’ll be expected to demonstrate the following grades (*or equivalents), to show that you’re able to successfully study for professional qualifications. If you are a few grades or points short, we would still encourage you to apply, as your application will be reviewed together with your performance in our assessments. You‘ll also have the opportunity to provide additional information for us to assess your application and potential in the context of your socio-economic background and/or any extenuating circumstances, which may have a positive uplift on your academic achievements through contextual recruitment. GCSE Maths Grade 5 or B*GCSE English Language Grade 5 or B*120 UCAS points* from your ‘top’ 3 A Level grades, excluding General Studies2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline.Key Skills:Throughout the recruitment process we will be looking to learn more about your strengths. To be successful on this programme, you will be required to demonstrate the strengths that we look for in our graduates at KPMG. Training and Development:The training and development of our people is critical to the future success of our business. We want to empower you to grow in your own way, to feed your curiosity and embrace a growth mindset in an environment where learning is continuous. Therefore, we have created a rich curriculum and learning community to help you build your skills and fulfil your potential. This ranges from an immersive 5-day induction experience to help you transition to the world of work, formal training courses, leadership knowledge bites, learning journals, online courses and networking events – all aligned to our ‘learn for a lifetime’ strategy designed to help you gain an advantage for life.The CIMA qualification uses innovative technology and is delivered via a blend of Online Classroom Live and recorded courses, in addition to in-centre classroom courses. It also has wrap-around support which consists of dedicated professional coaches, online portal content and live and recorded additional study sessions, which means there is a form of support for your every need. This blended approach enables you to study and learn the content at a pace suited to your learning style, but ensures all are at the right technical level prior to stepping into revision elements, so you can focus on your exam technique before the exam. The structure of the programme is delivered via an apprenticeship route which really enables you to learn on the job and apply your knowledge to the workplace. It equally means that your learning and examinations are spread over the lifetime of the training contract, so that you are able to build up your technical knowledge, and can gradually apply what you are learning in training to your workplace experience.

Posted 25 days ago

A 3-year KPMG Customer and Operations Consulting graduate programme focused on AI-driven transformation, operational improvement, customer-centric strategy, and consulting projects across financial services, healthcare, government, and corporate sectors.Job descriptionHow we make the difference in Customer and Operations Customer and Operations is all about connecting – making sure entire enterprises are working together in a way that is more customer-centric, digital and at a lower cost. In a world where AI can tip the balance between human and machine, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, getting clients to find that balance and thrive. From day one of the graduate scheme, you’ll provide organisations with fact-based, actionable insights, helping them see what’s coming next; identifying threats, innovations and opportunities that always put people at the heart, all while ensuring efficiency and high performance. You could be operationalising artificial intelligence to automate systems, designing facilities for patient-focused healthcare, or working with governments to put citizens at the heart of their services, to name just a few of the projects we work on. How you’ll grow with us In Customer and Operations, you’ll work with some of the largest, most well-known organisations in the world, joining a sub-sector-specific team within our Corporate, Public Sector or Financial Services client base. Clients include the UK government, UK banks, the NHS, global coffee chains, transport networks and consumer goods organisations.  On the graduate scheme, you’ll work towards the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) professional qualification, with the support of our learning community. The teams you could work in Over the three years, you can gain experience across a range of our teams and find your niche. Some of these teams include Financial Services, providing solutions to clients across Banking, Insurance, Asset Management and Private Equity; Corporates, leveraging technology, analytics and service delivery options to advance businesses; or Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare, helping to reimagine new ways to make national services better.  Please note, if you apply to our Bristol office you will need to either hold, or be capable of obtaining, UK security clearance. This could include but not be limited to being a UK citizen or having resided in the UK for the past 5 years.So, if you want to join a welcoming team, make effective changes to organisations around the UK, and work with exciting new technology, apply to Customer and Operations Consulting at KPMG. Entry Requirements:At KPMG, everyone brings a unique perspective, and we want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to demonstrate your potential. We want to discover your individual strengths and attributes to help us to know whether you’ll enjoy working here and how you’ll thrive. That’s why we operate an open access policy and an application process that will assess both your qualifications and your qualities.Generally, you’ll be expected to demonstrate the following grades (*or equivalents), to show that you’re able to successfully study for professional qualifications. If you are a few grades or points short, we would still encourage you to apply, as your application will be reviewed together with your performance in our assessments. You‘ll also have the opportunity to provide additional information for us to assess your application and potential in the context of your socio-economic background and/or any extenuating circumstances, which may have a positive uplift on your academic achievements through contextual recruitment. GCSE Maths Grade 5 or B*GCSE English Language Grade 5 or B*120 UCAS points* from your ‘top’ 3 A Level grades, excluding General Studies2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline.Key Skills:Throughout the recruitment process we will be looking to learn more about your strengths.To be successful on this programme, you will be required to demonstrate the strengths that we look for in our graduates at KPMG.Training and Development:The training and development of our people is critical to the future success of our business. We want to empower you to grow in your own way, to feed your curiosity and embrace a growth mindset in an environment where learning is continuous. Therefore, we have created a rich curriculum and learning community to help you build your skills and fulfil your potential. This ranges from an immersive 5-day induction experience to help you transition to the world of work, formal training courses, leadership knowledge bites, learning journals, online courses and networking events – all aligned to our ‘learn for a lifetime’ strategy designed to help you gain an advantage for life.The CIMA qualification uses innovative technology and is delivered via a blend of Online Classroom Live and recorded courses, in addition to in-centre classroom courses. It also has wrap-around support which consists of dedicated professional coaches, online portal content and live and recorded additional study sessions, which means there is a form of support for your every need.This blended approach enables you to study and learn the content at a pace suited to your learning style, but ensures all are at the right technical level prior to stepping into revision elements, so you can focus on your exam technique before the exam. The structure of the programme is delivered via an apprenticeship route which really enables you to learn on the job and apply your knowledge to the workplace. It equally means that your learning and examinations are spread over the lifetime of the training contract, so that you are able to build up your technical knowledge, and can gradually apply what you are learning in training to your workplace experience.

Posted 25 days ago

A 3-year KPMG Consulting graduate programme focused on corporate services, finance transformation, people consulting, and business performance improvement while working toward a CIMA qualification.Job descriptionHow we make the difference in Corporate Services and People Corporate Services and People is an exciting area to join, encompassing People, Finance Transformation, Enterprise Performance Management and Global Business Services. We help organisations evolve through people, performance and transformation.  In the face of technological disruption, increasing regulation, fast-changing customer needs and a competitive talent market, we have a vital role to play in supporting businesses and providing a platform for growth. For every external market force, there is an internal organisational opportunity, from embracing AI and automation and responding faster to regulatory change, to rethinking the employee experience. On this programme, you could be working with KPMG clients to get them ready to implement change, identifying the right insights to improve performance, harnessing the power of data, improving efficiency, reducing costs and making the most of technology. You’ll think critically about how to evolve workforces for the future, providing insight to help corporate decision-making and help transform finance and/or people functions to help organisations remain resilient through change. How you’ll grow with us As a graduate with us, you’ll work with a range of clients across all sectors and industries – including some of the most well-known and largest organisations in the world. You’ll get to dive deep into different organisations, learning how they work, and advising on how they can be better.  Over the three years, you’ll work toward a professional qualification, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants professional qualification, with the support of our learning community. There is also the potential for future development via other relevant certifications and accreditations, helping you build a meaningful career and get set up for life. The teams you could work in There’s an opportunity to work across various teams within Corporate Services and People to find your niche and expand your skills. Within People teams, you could be looking at how automation, big data, and machine learning are combining to fundamentally reshape our workforces. You’ll focus on the Environment and Social Governance (ESG) agenda — particularly climate change and the importance of inclusive workplaces — looking at how these factors are redefining how we think about and organise work. The Finance function teams play a key role in providing insight to support corporate decision-making. Under increasing pressure to do more with less, it becomes more important to understand how finance can deliver value to support future business success. You’ll make sure organisations have the right operating models, tools and talent so that CFOs and finance professionals can provide strategic insight and support to the wider business. If you’re looking to make a real difference to organisations, using problem-solving skills to find solutions, join us in Corporate Services and People Consulting. Entry Requirements:At KPMG, everyone brings a unique perspective, and we want to ensure that you have the best opportunity to demonstrate your potential. We want to discover your individual strengths and attributes to help us to know whether you’ll enjoy working here and how you’ll thrive. That’s why we operate an open access policy and an application process that will assess both your qualifications and your qualities. Generally, you’ll be expected to demonstrate the following grades (*or equivalents), to show that you’re able to successfully study for professional qualifications. If you are a few grades or points short, we would still encourage you to apply, as your application will be reviewed together with your performance in our assessments. You‘ll also have the opportunity to provide additional information for us to assess your application and potential in the context of your socio-economic background and/or any extenuating circumstances, which may have a positive uplift on your academic achievements through contextual recruitment. GCSE Maths Grade 5 or B*GCSE English Language Grade 5 or B*120 UCAS points* from your ‘top’ 3 A Level grades, excluding General Studies2:1 undergraduate degree in any discipline.Key Skills:Throughout the recruitment process we will be looking to learn more about your strengths. To be successful on this programme, you will be required to demonstrate the strengths that we look for in our graduates at KPMG.Training and Development:The training and development of our people is critical to the future success of our business. We want to empower you to grow in your own way, to feed your curiosity and embrace a growth mindset in an environment where learning is continuous. Therefore, we have created a rich curriculum and learning community to help you build your skills and fulfil your potential. This ranges from an immersive 5-day induction experience to help you transition to the world of work, formal training courses, leadership knowledge bites, learning journals, online courses and networking events – all aligned to our ‘learn for a lifetime’ strategy designed to help you gain an advantage for life. The CIMA qualification uses innovative technology and is delivered via a blend of Online Classroom Live and recorded courses, in addition to in-centre classroom courses. It also has wrap-around support which consists of dedicated professional coaches, online portal content and live and recorded additional study sessions, which means there is a form of support for your every need. This blended approach enables you to study and learn the content at a pace suited to your learning style, but ensures all are at the right technical level prior to stepping into revision elements, so you can focus on your exam technique before the exam. The structure of the programme is delivered via an apprenticeship route which really enables you to learn on the job and apply your knowledge to the workplace. It equally means that your learning and examinations are spread over the lifetime of the training contract, so that you are able to build up your technical knowledge, and can gradually apply what you are learning in training to your workplace experience. 

Posted 25 days ago