Overview
At KPMG in Canada, 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 the team as a co-op hire in January 2025 as a part of our Risk Consulting practice.
Please note this opportunity requires an immediate start in January 2025.
Our Cyber Security Team
Embarking on a career with our Cybersecurity Services team offers you the chance to empower our clients in establishing a robust cybersecurity program that not only safeguards against emerging threats but also fosters transformation and drives sustainable growth. As organizations transition to a digital business model, the volume of data generated and shared among enterprises, partners, and customers increases exponentially. We play a pivotal role in ensuring our clients are well-protected by crafting transformation strategies centered on security, seamlessly integrating and managing both new and existing technology systems to facilitate continuous operational enhancements, and optimizing their cybersecurity investments. Our commitment extends to detecting, responding to, and remediating threats effectively. For more information on our services please visit our KPMG Cybersecurity Services
As a Coop Student, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Support the project manager with day-to-day activities, ensuring smooth project execution and coordination.
- Oversee and maintain the project planning tool (an Excel-based tool), ensuring all project timelines and deliverables are accurately tracked.
- Send out daily status reports to stakeholders, summarizing project progress and any issues that may arise.
- Assist in developing executive-level weekly reports and metrics, providing insights into project performance and status.
- Engage in various ad-hoc project management-related tasks, such as managing the RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, Decisions) log and tracking team vacations.
- Establish effective working relationships directly with clients.
- Understand and help solve our clients’ cybersecurity problems.
- Contribute to the development of your own and team’s technical acumen.
- Continue to develop internal relationships and your KPMG brand.
What You Bring To The Role
You strive to make a meaningful and positive difference alongside your peers, to work collaboratively and with innovation at the forefront. You’re passionate about being involved in your local community and post-secondary institution and have a proven ability to achieve personal and professional success while being curious as you learn emerging practices and technologies
How You Will Succeed
- Proficient in using Excel for data analysis, reporting, and project tracking. Experience with advanced Excel functions is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks and projects effectively.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with team members and stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage project documentation and reporting
- Understanding and knowledge of managing aspects of cyber risk, including the assessment, analysis and reporting of cyber risk in a business context
- Understanding and applying risk management principles to effectively manage cyber risk.
- Implementing business resilience strategies to minimize the impact of a cyber incident.
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or the equivalent experience.
Keys to your success
- Solid mix of business and technical capabilities.
- Ability to develop and manage relationships, identify cyber security and resilience opportunities with clients and propose solutions that meet the clients’ needs.
- Ability to manage cyber security projects, meet deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations.
- Strong collaborative qualities when working in a team and the ability to be develop as the subject matter expert in a given cybersecurity field.
- Clear, articulate and confident written and verbal communication skills, including client reports and presentations, papers and articles.
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
Friday, December 6th, 2024 at 5 00 PM ET.
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What Is Required For This Application Process
- 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.
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.
For information about accessible employment at KPMG, please visit our accessibility page.
