Consultant, Corporate Intelligence

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.

KPMG Corporate Intelligence protects its clients by helping them better understand the backgrounds of individuals and companies with whom they are considering doing business. Corporate Intelligence performs investigative and integrity due diligence for an international client base in a wide range of industries. The team also supports a range of other business units within KPMG such as Deal Advisory, Risk Management and Assurance.

What you will do
This is primarily a research role, qualitative in nature and is not accounting-focused.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not restricted to:

• Conducting desktop-based research using a variety of public record sources, including media, internet, litigation, commercial registries and corporate databases in a variety of countries and languages
• Sourcing public record information from subscriber and other sources, including using external third parties where necessary
• Using investigative research skills to deliver high-quality time-critical reports to clients, both internal and external
• Participating in the development of research, thought leadership and other marketing efforts on behalf of the Corporate Intelligence team
• Assisting in the preparation of proposals to clients and supporting the business

What you bring to the role
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency with LexisNexis, Quicklaw, Internet search engines and other subscriber sources for public information
• Familiarity with legal and financial databases and ability to summarize financial transactions and civil litigation matters using source documents
• A comprehensive understanding of, and facility with, standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and OneNote
• Education, Experience, Skills, and Behaviors: Post-secondary education preferably specializing in criminology, political science, journalism, information studies, or otherwise relevant discipline
• 2 years’ investigative research experience in a professional services. legal or consulting firm
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills and problem solving, self-motivation and possess an inquiring mind
• Fluency in French or Spanish would be helpful

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
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 .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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