Consultant - Kpmg Ignition - Vancouver, Canada - KPMG-Canada

KPMG-Canada

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Vancouver, Canada

5 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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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.

The opportunity:

Our Vancouver team is looking for an ambitious and creative thinker who is energized by disruptive change and digital transformation to join KPMG Ignition at a Consultant level

KPMG Ignition is our innovation advisory offering support to various clients' in exploring the art of the possible and build leading-edge solutions.

We utilize exponential technologies, human-centered thinking, and business model innovations to unpack core business challenges and help clients seize opportunities in an era of rapid and disruptive change.

This role could be a great fit if you:

Are driven to help clients solve meaningful challenges and build impactful solutions that "move the needle" for both business and society;
Thrive in an entrepreneurial setting;
Are curious about innovation, strategy, and emerging "exponential" tech;
Are a natural storyteller and skilled communicator across various mediums and are confident interacting with clients.

A career within KPMG Ignition will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients innovate their business models, design strategy, as well as explore and implement emerging technology solutions.

As a core member of our team, you will be working with a diverse team supporting local business leaders across industries ripe for disruption.

Be part of a team working at the intersection of innovation and business.

At KPMG we continue to be a virtual first work environment; however, this role is required to be located in Vancouver, BC.

The team looks forward to representing KPMG and growing our practice locally through industry events and client meetings when safe to do so.

Find out more about KPMG Ignition.

What you will do

As a Consultant, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers with industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Participating in discovery sessions with senior level executives and KPMG leaders to define the clients' specific needs and challenges;
Supporting your Ignition team in designing and delivering impactful client workshops;
Engaging in ongoing training and professional development to build and refine skills in Design Thinking, business strategy and new venture development;
Championing your own growth trajectory and learning interests to deepen your understanding of relevant trends, tech stacks and innovation strategies;
Being an advocate and representative of KPMG Ignition within the KPMG network. Contributing to the planning, strategy, and growth of the Ignition offering in Vancouver and across KPMG Canada;

What you bring to the role
We will look to you to bring a blend of knowledge, training, and experience, including:

Required skills and experience:

Interest in in a client facing role with realworld projects and outcomes in the technology space;
Knowledge of innovation methodologies and usercentric design.
Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and requests under specified timelines;
Experience with research and knowledge gathering
Ability to work independently and collaboratively to inspire confidence and deliver creative action on projects/deliverables;
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. This role relies on the ability to deliver compelling and targeted messages to a variety of stakeholders (both internal and external) using digital tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and the ability to quickly pick up new technologies/ tools;
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or equivalent education.

What makes you stand out:

You display deep curiosity and interest in disruptive/ innovative solutions
You are motivated and a selfstarter that takes initiative and takes the time to understand what is expected of them. You can work independently with varying degrees of supervision and understand the level of communication required to keep your team and clients' informed, while asking for help when you need support;
You are comfortable with dealing with and working through ambiguity, to scope and determine path to project outputs;
You are a problem solving, solutionoriented person that applies and analytical mindset to your engagements and activities;
You are a proficient communicator for your level of experience, both verbally and written, with the ability to deliver professional communications, presentations, reports and documentation. You are aware of your areas of improvement and open to mentorship and professional development;
You have developed effective time management skills and the ability to prioritize and execute tasks when urgency is required. You are not afraid to put your hand up if