Consultant - Global Infrastructure Advisory - Winnipeg, Canada - KPMG

KPMG

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Overview:
Working at KPMG allows you to gain valuable on-the-job experience while building your professional network and business acumen.

Being part of KPMG International with member firms in 146 countries and over 227,000 professionals, you'll be part of a high performing team and have access to ongoing professional development and mentorship at every level.

KPMG's growing and market-leading Global Infrastructure Advisory practice is looking for an individual who is interested in infrastructure strategy, finance, procurement, project management, planning and operations to join our practice in Manitoba.

Please note that Consultant is an entry-level position, with opportunities to grow your career at a leading global professional services firm.

Over the past 35 years, our Global Infrastructure practice has become the largest of its kind in Canada due to our deeply specialized knowledge and skills, and unrelenting commitment to client service excellence.

As leaders of the industry, we are passionate about earning client trust. We take personal accountability in measuring success from the only perspective that matters - our clients.

Our Global Infrastructure Advisory team - comprising of over 100 professionals nationally - is a multi-disciplinary group of capital project managers, accountants, engineers, management consultants, economics, and finance professionals, many of whom are former leaders and professionals from industry.

We add value to our clients on their major projects by helping them understand and manage the risks associated with their projects and to improve performance.

From strategy development through to operations, KPMG's Global Infrastructure Advisory practice provides advice to project owners, contractors, operators, investors and government organizations at every stage of complex projects and programs.

What you will do:

The wide range of businesses and projects we work on means that our people have huge variety in their roles.

This variation in the role means there is no set pattern for the types of work you will be doing on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities of this position may include:

Working on and leading multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of projects
Communicating with different parties such as clients and other advisors
Preparing and distributing reports and proposals
Preparing proposals for RFP submissions
Performing research, data gathering, economic, financial and statistical analysis
Assisting with the development, and review of financial models
Conducting thorough due diligence on financial and operational data
Participating in strategic advice to clients based on detailed analysis
Assisting in preparing strategic plans, business plans and business cases
Contributing to a dedicated team of professionals in delivering advisory services to clients.

What you bring to this role:
You are highly motivated and enthusiastic to take on a variety of challenges and opportunities. You have a strong academic record and are committed to professional development. You are passionate about being involved in your local community and university. You have a proven track record of successfully dealing with competing priorities and deadlines under pressure. You have a strong sense of personal accountability, and are focused on achieving your personal and career goals.

Skills & Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate degree in business, finance, economics, engineering, planning, or similar area
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
A teamoriented attitude, and ability to work independently and as part of an integrated team
Proven capability of working within a multidisciplinary team
Demonstrated initiative and ability to communicate and engage with diverse groups
Strong technical, analytical and problemsolving capabilities
Flexibility to manage multiple assignments and competing priorities
Strong quantitative and computer skills
Ability to travel within Canada and abroad, as necessary.

Preference given to those with:

A few years of industry experience in a relevant industry (e.g. government, engineering, construction, real estate, utilities); and/or
Demonstrated skills and experience in one or more of the following:
economic and financial analysis

- leading and facilitating meetings/workshops
- operational and business improvement
- lifecycle asset management
- data analytics, business intelligence and GIS

Keys to your success:

Strong relationshipbuilding skills to interact with clients and colleagues
Driven to learn from experiences and seek out feedback and opportunities
Ability to provide consultation and analysis for the variety of clients you will serve
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong financial, business, computer and analytical skills
An intellectual curiosity.

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