Advisory Associate, Federal Risk Management & Controls | McLean Summer/Fall 2027
maybe under a heading About the role? The instruction: use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can include About the role heading if there is real content. The intro paragraph: "At KPMG, we are not only keeping pace...". That's about the role/company. So we can include About the role section with that paragraph(s). Then Responsibilities section with list items. Qualifications section with list items (maybe also requirements). Benefits section with list items. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, application instructions, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. Also remove "KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package." maybe part of benefits but we already have benefits. Also remove "KPMG is an equal opportunity employer..." etc. Also remove "No phone calls or agencies please." etc. Also remove "Los Angeles County applicants: ..." maybe considered EEO/legal; remove. Also remove "KPMG recruits on a rolling basis..." etc. Also remove "Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:" maybe part of Pay but we are not including Pay. So drop that link. Also remove "Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work." maybe keep? It's a reference; but we already have benefits details; could keep as part of benefits but it's a link. Might be considered boilerplate? It's a reference to benefits details; but we already listed benefits. Could keep as a
referencing link? Might be okay but it's not substantive detail; it's a pointer. Safer to drop. We need to preserve ALL substantive information. So we must keep the responsibilities list exactly as given. Qualifications list exactly as given. Benefits list: medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health, Personal Time Off per fiscal year, calendar of holidays, two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use PTO (year end and around July 4th). Also mention eligibility. Also mention "comprehensive, competitive benefits package". Keep that. We need to format as HTML fragment: use
for each section heading, then content: for lists use - . For prose use
. Ensure no extra markup.
Let's craft:
About the role
At KPMG, we are not only keeping pace with the future of business; we are defining it. Harnessing the full power of AI and digital innovation, we deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions to help our clients navigate change and transform their competitive edge. Our people-first approach makes this possible. KPMG invests in continuous learning by providing the tools and training for you to thrive within a culture that fosters growth and collaboration, whether you're launching your career or bringing decades of experience. Join an inclusive team that inspires excellence, delivers meaningful impact, and empowers you to shape your own future. KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Associate for our Advisory practice.
Then Responsibilities:
Responsibilities
- Identify internal controls within business processes and conduct cyclical internal control testing and analyze results
- Perform analytical reviews of key client processes and connection to enabling IT systems
- Work on teams focused on providing data driven solutions to address a variety of risk factors and identify performance improvement opportunities
- Complete quantitative and qualitative analysis related to fraud, forensics, insider threat and supply chain risk-related client issues
- Collect information and data through effective client interviews, system queries and internal/external research
- Complete quantitative and qualitative analysis through variety of data analytic tools and techniques and visualize results
- Contribute to the design, preparation and analysis of reports and findings in a clear, logical and concise manner to key team and client leadership
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months; Bachelors or Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
- Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.0 or above
- Applicant must be eligible for or possess a U.S. Government Security clearance
- Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment
- Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG tools and applications used by our clients
- Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity
- 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
- Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits:
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
- Variety of medical and dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) plans
- Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health
- Personal Time Off per fiscal year (based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service)
- Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
- Two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off (one at year end and one around the July 4th holiday)
We should not include Pay or Schedule sections.
Check for any leftover boilerplate: we removed EEO, visa sponsorship details (but we kept visa sponsorship requirement as a qualification? Actually we kept "Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future". That's substantive qualification about work authorization. Keep.
We removed "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)" - that's more detail about visa sponsorship; but we already have qualification about authorization. The detail about no sponsorship could be considered substantive but it's more about policy. However it's related to qualifications; maybe we should keep it as part of qualifications? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information. So we should keep that detail. It's about visa sponsorship. It's substantive. We can add a qualification item: "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)". However we already have a qualification about authorization; but we can add another bullet.
Also we removed "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." That's about pay but no actual numbers; we are not including Pay section, but this is substantive about pay policy. However rule says never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It does state something about pay (salary ranges determined based on factors). But we are not to create a Pay section unless posting actually states them. It does state something about pay, but not actual numbers. The rule: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state something about pay (they mention salary ranges, determination). So we could include a Pay section with that prose. However they also say "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." The pay info is somewhat thin but still substantive. However they also say "never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. 'commensurate with experience', 'not specified', 'N/A', 'varies', 'TBD')". The posting says "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." That's not a specific number but it's a statement about ranges. It's not filler like "commensurate with experience". It's a statement about policy. Could be considered substantive. But the instruction also says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Might be okay to include Pay section with that paragraph.
But we also have Benefits section already. Including Pay may be okay.
However we must not include the link to salary ranges (the URL). That's a reference; we could keep as part of Pay section prose but it's a link. Might be considered boilerplate? It's a link to external site. Might be considered navigation? Probably safe to drop the link.
Thus Pay section could contain: "KPMG LLP 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."
We should not include the actual URL.
Now Schedule: they mention "Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year." That's more about benefits. Not schedule. They also mention "Work location may be in the office, at client
. Ensure no extra markup. Let's craft:
About the role
At KPMG, we are not only keeping pace with the future of business; we are defining it. Harnessing the full power of AI and digital innovation, we deliver intelligent, data-driven solutions to help our clients navigate change and transform their competitive edge. Our people-first approach makes this possible. KPMG invests in continuous learning by providing the tools and training for you to thrive within a culture that fosters growth and collaboration, whether you're launching your career or bringing decades of experience. Join an inclusive team that inspires excellence, delivers meaningful impact, and empowers you to shape your own future. KPMG is currently seeking an Advisory Associate for our Advisory practice.
Then Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- Identify internal controls within business processes and conduct cyclical internal control testing and analyze results
- Perform analytical reviews of key client processes and connection to enabling IT systems
- Work on teams focused on providing data driven solutions to address a variety of risk factors and identify performance improvement opportunities
- Complete quantitative and qualitative analysis related to fraud, forensics, insider threat and supply chain risk-related client issues
- Collect information and data through effective client interviews, system queries and internal/external research
- Complete quantitative and qualitative analysis through variety of data analytic tools and techniques and visualize results
- Contribute to the design, preparation and analysis of reports and findings in a clear, logical and concise manner to key team and client leadership
Qualifications
- Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months; Bachelors or Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or equivalent program from an accredited college or university
- Must have a current/most recent GPA of 3.0 or above
- Applicant must be eligible for or possess a U.S. Government Security clearance
- Strong in technical, business acumen, critical thinking and agility skills; demonstrated ability to excel and drive strategic outcomes, coupled with a professional demeanor and a collaborative leadership approach, in a dynamic, evolving environment
- Ability to leverage common business technologies, including MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI, and quickly learn KPMG tools and applications used by our clients
- Strong communication, organization and relationship-building skills, with the ability to apply professional judgment and skepticism, manage priorities across multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work in a professional services capacity
- 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
- Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
- Variety of medical and dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) plans
- Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health
- Personal Time Off per fiscal year (based on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service)
- Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
- Two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off (one at year end and one around the July 4th holiday)