Consultant - Global Infrastructure Advisory

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. You will work with national and global organizations, adding value and gaining valuable on-the-job experience. At KPMG, we’ll provide you with the support to drive your own career and discover the countless opportunities available. KPMG’s growing and market-leading Global Infrastructure Advisory practice is looking for an individual who is interested in infrastructure strategy, project finance, procurement, project management, and operations to join our practice in Calgary. 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 Advisory 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 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 Responsibilities of this position includes: Preparing and distributing reports and proposals. Preparing proposals for RFP submissions. Performing research, data gathering, economic, financial and statistical analysis Working with multi-disciplinary teams on a variety of projects. Communicating with different parties such as clients and other advisors. Assisting with the development, and review of project documents. 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. At times, business needs arise, and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal workday or work week to fulfill the accountabilities of their job. Likewise, from time to time, people need extra time to devote to personal matters, and our flexible approach provides for this. What you bring to the role As a recent graduate, 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. 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. Undergraduate or graduate degree in, business, finance, planning, social sciences, communications, engineering, or similar area. Up to three years of working experience in an aligned industry. Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated initiative and ability to communicate and effectively engage with a diverse group of clients. Strong interpersonal skills. Proven capability of working within a multi-disciplinary team and independently. Strong quantitative and computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Strong technical, analytical and critical-thinking capabilities. Proven track record at prioritizing multiple and competing demands. Strong attention to detail. Ability to travel within Canada and abroad, as necessary. Keys to your success: KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here. 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. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. 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