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Overview

Please note that you are limited to ONE APPLICATION during the spring recruitment period as we ask you to think ahead to what office and service line you are interested in.

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.

Do work that matters, supported by a community that values difference and cares about you. Gain learning that’ll last you a lifetime and be recognized for the impact you make. With a focus on encouraging employees to come as they are, KPMG provides its employees with a variety of unique tools and support systems that ensure they thrive and make their mark in their career and in their communities.

What you will do

Our Toronto office is seeking early talent to join KPMG’s Deal Advisory Analytics practice as a Data Scientist (Winter Co-op and/or Summer Intern) in 2025.

Why KPMG Deal Advisory Analytics?

KPMG Deal Advisory Analytics helps clients strengthen their deal conviction. We merge advanced analytic methodologies and proprietary automated data analysis tools with our deep industry knowledge and global reach to perform thorough due diligence at deal speed and generate actionable insights that can be used for post-deal value creation. We provide clients with unbiased answers to your questions and identify and answer the non-obvious questions that other buyers aren’t asking.

As a Deal Advisory Analytics Data Scientist (Intern/Co-op), you will have the opportunity to:

  • Work closely with public, private and third-party data sets to generate data-driven insights.
  • Carry out rapid analysis in Python of data sets (structured and/or unstructured).
  • Using KPMG proprietary and third-party data analytics tools, you will deliver deeper insights to our clients at deal speed
  • Identify and report key issues, perform relevant financial analysis, and interpret results
  • Develop analytical procedures and templates that can be deployed to others to increase the capabilities of the wider team
  • Work with large volumes of data (structured and unstructured) - investigate and perform deeper analysis to produce impactful insights to achieve targeted outcomes.
  • Work shoulder to shoulder with KPMG’s engagement teams to deliver deep insights at speed to achieve the best client outcomes.
  • Draft detailed professional reports and other client deliverables e.g. Excel schedules, Tableau dashboards, results of predictive models etc.
  • Establish credibility and develop relationships with current and prospective clients.
  • Provide support/assistance for proposals.
  • Develop and support other business units to identify use cases and increase the use of data & analytics in a cross-functional role (e.g. Valuations, Corporate Finance, Operations M&A / Value Creation, Restructuring & Turnaround, Global Infrastructure Project Group, etc.).

What you bring to the role

  • A background in physics, math, statistics, computer science and/or engineering is preferred.
  • A solid understanding of Python, Pandas and essential python libraries.
  • A solid understanding of advanced statistics to generate quantitative data-driven insights.
  • An ability to rapidly prototype and extract data-driven insights in a Jupyter Notebook environment by plotting the data or creating visuals to answer relevant business questions
  • An understanding of how to deal with structured and unstructured data such as text and geospatial data such as maps.
  • An ability to rapidly extract, transfer and load (ETL) data preferably in Python or Alteryx or even SQL.
  • Prior exposure to data visualization tools like PowerBI or Tableau.
  • An ability to script in Python an unsupervised machine learning algorithm such as k-means clustering.
  • An ability to script in Python a supervised machine learning algorithm such as a decision tree.
  • An ability to rapidly automate ETL process using Python or other tools such as Alteryx.
  • Proficiency in Cloud computing with AWS, Azure or GCP is a plus, especially to use API services.
  • An advanced user of Microsoft Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
  • Client-facing communication skills such as presenting data-driven results and insights.
  • An understanding and willingness to learn about investments, finance and M&A.

Thrive with Us at KPMG

For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here.

To learn more about how you can thrive with us at the firm, explore life at KPMG in Canada!

To apply:

Start your journey and make your mark with KPMG today!

Please apply directly to KPMG at Students - KPMG Canada (home.kpmg). 

All applications must be received no later than Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. 

Please note that this opportunity is located at KPMG's Toronto Bay-Adelaide office in a hybrid working model.

Feeling a little overwhelmed with the application process? Don’t worry – we've got you covered! Check out our resume and interview tips available over at our Application Journey page!

What is required for this application process: 

  • Please limit your application to one role at the location of your choice based on your interests. You will be asked to complete an application questionnaire where you can outline your preferences. Please carefully review which specific opportunities are available before submitting your application, as openings vary by office. 
  • Applications can be addressed to “Hiring Manager” and should include a cover letter, resume, and a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript. If you do not have access to an electronic copy of your transcript, we ask that you attach a screenshot of your grades from your school’s website. 
  • All considered applicants must have or will obtain legal authorization to work in Canada by the start date of employment.

If you experience any difficulties with the online system, please contact ca-fmcandidateexpcoe@kpmg.ca.

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.

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