Tax / Early Career / Internship
Intern, Economic Valuation Services - Complex Securities | Multiple Locations Summer 2026
Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; Santa Clara, CA
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Early Career
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Start Season & Year: Summer 2026
Earliest Graduation Date: Nov 2026
Latest Graduation Date: Sep 2027
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- Use advanced financial engineering, mathematical, econometric and statistical techniques, including Monte Carlo simulation and lattice models, to perform and review valuations of complex financial instruments including contingent consideration, put/call deal structures, stock compensation, warrants, financial derivatives (equity, interest rate, commodity, CPI, credit), embedded derivatives, debt, insurance contracts, convertible notes and other hybrid instruments.
- Effectively present / document / support complex securities valuations to various stakeholders, including managers, clients, auditors and regulators.
- Develop, document and enhance models to be used by the complex securities practice to perform valuations.
- Understand, research and stay-current with authoritative guidance and industry best practices in the context of valuations for financial reporting, tax, and litigation purposes.
- Contribute to the training of team members and go-to-market initiatives of the complex securities valuation practice.
- Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: an advanced (preferred) or Bachelor's with a focus in Financial Engineering, Computational Finance, Applied Math, Statistical or equivalent program
- Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements
- Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
- Coursework or minor in computer programming preferred (e.g. VBA, C++, Python); coursework or knowledge of Bloomberg, Fincad, Numerix, Matlab and Intex preferred
- Familiarity with stochastic models used to value complex financial instruments within a risk-neutral framework
- Familiarity with financial instruments including fixed income securities, interest rate and equity derivatives
- Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
- Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong technical aptitude, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Access, Power BI), Alteryx, Tableau, artificial intelligence (AI) and similar data analysis and visualization tools
- Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation
- Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future is preferred
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California Salary Range: $76000 - $81000
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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to one role for which they are qualified, that is of the greatest interest. You won't be able to interview for multiple positions simultaneously. If you're unsure about what to pursue, take the time to research our practice areas.
KPMG’s internship program is designed to convert high performing interns to fulltime opportunities in the geographic location of the internship. This allows interns to build beneficial relationships and knowledge with KPMG professionals, clients, and peers. As a result, you should pursue an internship in the location where you would like to build your life and career long-term after graduation. Location changes cannot be guaranteed at the conclusion of the internship.
Interview selections are made as quickly as possible, typically within 2 weeks of applying.
You’ll participate in two live video interviews.
Offer decisions are typically made within two weeks of interviewing. Interviews typically occur on a rolling basis until the opportunity is filled, and within one-two weeks of being selected to interview. Specifics vary by KPMG office, but you'll hear promptly if we are extending a job offer or an invitation to visit KPMG in person.