Advisory Associate, Risk Services, Technology

About the Role

Advisory Associate, Risk Services - Technology | Winter 2027

KPMG Financial Reporting View (FRV)

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Cybersecurity and Technology Risk client engagements.
• Identify and remediate complex business, technology, and cyber challenges using KPMG frameworks and methodologies.
• Leverage artificial intelligence and automation tools and technologies in client projects.
• Research and understand technology risk and cyber security topics, concepts, tools, and processes.
• Provide support in areas such as:
• Identity & access management
• GRC
• Design and/or implementation of infrastructure/platform/software security
• IT risk and security assessment (inclusive of major enterprise applications like SAP, Oracle, Workday, ServiceNow, and technical infrastructure)
• Data protection and privacy impact assessment
• Data classification or information governance
• Enterprise information security strategy
• Compliance monitoring and user awareness campaigns
• Data leakage/content monitoring and filtering or data encryption and compliance readiness
• Develop and implement specialized risk management strategies for technology environments, including cybersecurity risk assessments and incident response plans.
• Collaborate with IT teams and stakeholders to align risk analysis with technology strategies and integrate risk management into technology operations.
• Research emerging technology risks and industry best practices for proactive recommendations and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and deliver detailed reports and presentations on technology risks and solutions.
• Operate with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel).
• Ability to quickly learn KPMG tools and applications.
• Ability to leverage artificial intelligence.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or have obtained by the start date a Bachelors or Masters Degree in:
• IT/Technology
• Computer Science
• MIS
• Engineering
• Accounting or Finance with an Information Technology concentration/double major or related degree from an accredited college or university.
• Current/most recent GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Strong technical, business acumen, critical thinking, and agility skills.
• Demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes.
• Professional demeanor and collaborative leadership approach.
• Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple tasks.
• Ability to deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity.
• Must reside within a commutable distance of the office.
• Must be located within the U.S. when working remotely.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship.