Analyst, Compliance and Risk Management

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 Compliance & Risk Management Group in Business Enablement Services is looking for an Analyst, Risk Management, to join our growing team. The Compliance & Risk Management Group helps ensure the firm and its personnel are in compliance with Professional, Regulatory, and KPMG Global policies and standards. This role focuses on monitoring for compliance with standards and policies pertaining to personal independence, including those established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), CPA Code of Professional Conduct (CPA Code), IESBA Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (IESBA Code) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). This is a remote position. What You Will Do

• Develop an understanding of the applicable independence rules and KPMG internal policies, through consulting with subject matter experts and reading policies in our internal risk management manual.
• Conduct personal independence compliance audits, monitoring for compliance with firm and professional independence standards.
• Assess, summarize, and escalate potential policy breaches to the Compliance Manager.
• Monitor the KICS help desk (email/telephone) / research and respond to inquiries related to reporting investments in KICS and personal independence policies, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Assist partners and staff with other compliance tasks as required.
• Provide support on ad-hoc project work.
• Assist with the development of other operational/project documentation.

At times, business needs arise, and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal workday or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this. What You Bring To The Role

• Post-Secondary education in a related discipline, or equivalent work experience in an administrative function with a background in business or finance preferred.
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and apply standards accordingly.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills including the ability to respond promptly and professionally to requests and inquiries.
• Experience working in a high-volume work environment with the ability maintain high quality deliverables while prioritizing and working under pressure.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a remote team.
• Experience engaging with senior level stakeholders, and the ability to build and maintain professional relationships at all levels of the organization.
• The ability to handle sensitive/confidential information appropriately.
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite of products, including advanced skills with Excel (specifically VLOOKUP and pivot table).
• Proficiency in English at a business level is required.

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate may be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG. KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information The expected base salary range for this position is $53,000 to $79,500 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 For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here. 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. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to visit our accessibility page.