Senior Consultant – Blockchain & Cryptoassets

Overview You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do. When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 207,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 153 countries. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Let’s do this. Overview of the Opportunity: KPMG’s Blockchain and Cryptoasset Center of Excellence (CoE) is focused on helping organizations build the infrastructure and capabilities required to engage with cryptoassets and scale its products and offerings. Our goal is to enable the institutionalization of cryptoassets via at-scale participation of financial services, such as Banks, Broker Dealers, Exchanges, Payment Providers, Fintech, Custody, Asset Management, and institutional investors, such as Hedge Funds, Family Offices, Pension Funds, Private Equity, and Venture Capital. We play an integral role in helping our clients in their cryptoasset journey from strategy to execution and beyond. The CoE also supports organizations leveraging enterprise blockchain technologies to transform their operations and businesses. We help organizations address their core challenges by building or integrating the fit-for-purpose blockchain solution. We are looking for a talented professional like you to build a highly visible presence for blockchain and crypto services while responding to the changing needs of external clients. Successful candidates should have passion and enthusiasm for crypto, DeFi, and excitement about Web 3.0, along with in-depth knowledge of the industry’s institutional practices. What you will do As a Senior Consultant - Blockchain and Cryptoassets, you’ll work with a team of crypto and blockchain enthusiasts with extensive consulting and industry experience, helping our clients engage with innovative technologies such as blockchain, crypto, DeFi, NFT, Web 3.0, and Metaverse. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Service Delivery: conducting research, performing technical testing, writing reports, conducting interviews, and communicating regularly with clients and resources. Advising clients on technology, operational and financial aspects of crypto and blockchain programs including strategy, governance, frameworks, controls, processes, and operating models. Coordinating through cross-functional global engagement teams, both internally within KPMG, and external client teams, across all areas of the organization. Translating complex business challenges into solutions, covering in-depth functional expertise, technology (applications and platforms), and operating model design. Working with senior decision-makers and stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Treasury, IT, and the Business (e.g., Product owners, Heads of service delivery/CX, Head of Operations). Having a solid understanding of trends and innovations in the crypto, blockchain, and wider FS industry. Business development: taking an active role in the business community to increase awareness of the firm's services and level of commitment to the local market, developing and maturing relationships with internal staff and clients, developing proposals, identifying and pursuing opportunities to increase the practice's penetration. Leading field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members. What you bring to the role In-depth expertise in crypto, DeFi, and excitement about Web 3.0. Demonstrated consulting experience in executing client engagements in the crypto and blockchain space. Strong understanding of the technology and operational risks with cryptoassets custody. Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and engagements simultaneously. Strategic mindset to enable innovation while managing the risks. Ability to adapt communication skills to different stakeholder groups. Keys to your success: A solid mix of business and technical capabilities. Ability to develop and manage relationships, identify opportunities with clients, and stay abreast of industry trends to propose solutions that meet the clients’ needs. Ability to manage crypto/blockchain products and projects, meet deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations. Strong collaborative qualities when working in a team and the ability to develop as the subject matter expert. Clear, articulate, and confident written and verbal communication skills, including client reports and presentations, papers and articles. Strong networking skills and a broad professional network. Ability to interact with organizations at senior levels. 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 is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office in the course of their duties. As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment. 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 general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. 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 contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.