Technology Assurance Audit Associate, Financial Services | New York Summer/Fall 2026

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in todays most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It has also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it is no wonder we are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you are as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

• Work as part of a team to play an integral role in conducting IT audits and serve the capital markets by helping ensure accuracy and reliability of client financial information while upholding the principles of objectivity and independence; contribute to the overall effectiveness of our clients operations while maintaining the highest standards of our professional integrity
• Learn to prepare clear and well-structured documentation regarding our understanding of clients processes and information technology (IT) systems, including identification of IT risk points and IT controls that mitigate the risk points, primarily for financial services clients; review clients IT and business processes, risk, controls and compliance requirements against leading practice, industry or client frameworks to identify gaps in design and execution; execute and document the testing of clients IT and automated controls, including IT security, programming and governance controls, with clear explanations of procedures performed and results
• Support engagement teams through the use of Data and Analytics (D&A) in the audit including data extraction and analysis; utilize a range of technologies and data analysis tools to execute substantive IT Audit procedures, such as artificial intelligence (AI), Excel, Alteryx, SQL and Power BI; assist in the preparation of the related documentation
• Assist with pre and post system implementation assessments and digital transformation reviews to support a clients transition to a new system and processes aligned with the clients plans, resources and needs; focus on determining whether controls are designed and operating effectively and migrated data is complete, accurate and reliable
• Support project management activities by assessing and reporting status, tracking deliverables and coordinating action items; identify and communicate findings and recommendations to engagement teams and assist in communicating to client personnel, as needed; build and maintain professional relationships commensurate with level and experience
• Learn new and emerging technologies such as cyber, automation, artificial intelligence, modern ERP systems and blockchain; apply learning to attestation, assessment and external audit engagements
  
  

• Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months: Bachelors degree or higher in Management Information Systems, Accounting Information Systems, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university; Information Systems with an Accounting double major is preferred
• Preference for candidates pursuing the minimum educational requirements for CPA licensure in principal place of business (the state in which the office is located) for this position before beginning fulltime or candidates pursuing a CISA
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• General understanding of business systems and technology, as well as data analysis techniques
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Workday is preferred but not required
• Strong technical aptitude and critical thinking skills; demonstrated quality service mindset; ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
• Excellent communication, time management and leadership skills; agile, flexible and adaptable team player; resourceful in delivering high-quality work; ability to demonstrate project management skills is a plus
• Applicant 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
• Technology Assurance professionals are expected to work in-person at a KPMG office or client site on an average of three days per week; some client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay (varies by office)
• Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)