Director, Advisory (Multiple Positions), Chicago, IL

Deliver management strategies related to mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and separations for clients, including those in the consumer and commercial lending market. Act as a key business advisor on corporate strategy and transactions. Help lead business development initiatives focused on Business Strategy, Digital Transformation, and Performance Improvement. Lead cross-functional teams in developing and implementing services, managing key client engagements, leading workshops, and conducting industry research. Oversee the development and publishment of pieces of thought leadership to build the reputation of the practice and attract prospective clients. Coordinate practice-building activities, such as Learning and Development (trainings), recruiting, diversity & inclusion activities. Oversee the development and presentation of final project deliverables. Assure work quality and develop staff. Make key engagement decisions regarding work plan, timelines, project management, resource allocation, and career development of staff members. Support business development and practice administration. Provide oversight of highly skilled KPMG work teams throughout the transaction lifecycle, and serve as the primary team interface with various levels of executives.

WORK SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, M-F (9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, and 3 years of related work experience; OR a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Business Administration, Finance, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, and 7 years of post-bachelor's, progressive related work experience.

Of the required experience, must have 3 years of experience with the following: Developing and implementing merger, acquisition, integration, and separation solutions within a consulting advisory firm; Identifying possible performance transformation opportunities resulting from implementation work; Consumer and commercial business strategy transformation; Digital business and operating models; Digital technology architecture; and Strategic growth in 1 of the following areas: Consumer and commercial lending business model and technology disruption, Digital transformation, Fintech proliferation, Customer experience, or Data and analytics.

Of the required experience, must have experience managing at least 2 initiatives within the complete M&A lifecycle.

Travel to various locations throughout the US required up to 40%.

Travel to various international locations required up to 20%.

Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS:

Apply online at https://www.kpmguscareers.com/job-search and type requisition number 122617 in the keyword search box for Experienced Professionals. Should you have any difficulty in applying for this position through our website, please contact us-hrscatsadmin@kpmg.com for assistance in the application process.

Must have legal right to work in U.S. if offered employment.

KPMG offers medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and personal well-being benefits to support mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year. Each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides 2 firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use PTO. In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. KPMG also offers a comprehensive, competitive Total Rewards program.

KPMG is an EOE/disability/veteran and maintains a drug-free workplace.

No phone calls or agencies.

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, the firm 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 the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide 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".