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Advisory Senior Associate, Strategy | Multiple Locations Fall 2026

Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Los Angeles, CA; McLean, VA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA

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Career Level Requirement

Early Career

If you are currently pursuing college coursework or have completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in the past 12 months. If it has been more than 12 months since you have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program you should explore experienced career opportunities at KPMG Careers: Experienced Professionals.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. You are encouraged to apply expeditiously to one role for which you are qualified and is of the greatest interest. You are limited to a maximum of two active applications. Give serious thought to your location preference. We strongly recommend applying to the location where you want to build your life and career long-term.

Start Season & Year: Fall 2026

Earliest Graduation Date: Dec 2025

Latest Graduation Date: Aug 2026

The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do notanticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.


KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Senior Associate for our Strategy practice in Deal Advisory and Strategy.

Responsibilities:

  • Help support clients across two major areas, 1) end-to-end Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), which includes commercial due diligence, operational due diligence, integration & separation planning and implementation and 2) Performance Transformation, which includes helping companies improve EBITDA and working capital through growth, margin and cost initiatives
  • Act as the primary team interface with various levels of client executives up to and including C-Level; lead client problem formulation, problem solving and team structuring efforts
  • Manage the development and presentation of final client deliverables and advise clients persuasively, earning the position of a trusted advisor
  • Generate hypotheses from data/information received by client and identify and execute supporting quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Conduct company, market, customer and competitor analyses through primary and secondary sources
  • Design and develop financial models to analyze financial and operational performance
  • Communicate findings of analysis and key implications
  • Review the work product of associates and provide direction and training as necessary

Qualifications:

  • Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months; an MBA from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum three years experience in business, consulting, industry, M&A operations, or similar analytical experience
  • Must have a current/most recent cumulative GPA over 3.00
  • Strong technical aptitude, demonstrated quality service mindset, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
  • Excellent foundational consulting skills: analytical, written and verbal communication, client presence, facilitation and presentation skills; flexible and adaptable team player; and resourceful in delivering high quality work
  • Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team and present results to client management
  • Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises with relatively short notice based on client needs
  • Must reside within a commutable distance of the office for this position and be responsible for your own transportation, such as personal vehicle or public transportation, to get to and from office / client locations to satisfactorily fulfill your job duties, as determined by your practice leadership
  • Work location may be in the office, at client sites, or virtual/remote depending on business need. You must be located within the U.S. when working remotely. Client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay.
  • 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)

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:

https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTAADVSA2_4_24
California Salary Range: $175000 - $175000

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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