Role summary

The role is responsible for driving strategic risk initiatives aligned to the global audit strategy and managing global risk processes. The role comprises a combination of leading and supporting on significant ad-hoc project work as well as developing and oversight of operational risk management processes and reporting. The nature of the work is high profile and will provide opportunities to interact with senior levels of leadership in the global firm. The role reports to the Head of GQ&RM Audit.

Core Responsibilities of the FDE Team Include:

•              Developing and managing bespoke AI solutions tailored to clients’ specific needs, resulting in actionable outcomes and accelerated decision-making.

•              Engage proactively to support member firm client opportunities, quickly pinpointing key clienty challenges and uncovering opportunities for value creation through in-depth analysis and collaborative workshops

•              Enabling teams through cutting-edge prototyping tools and methodologies to enhance delivery efficiency and impact.

•              Partnering with global teams and networks to implement the latest emerging technologies and innovations.

•              Reporting and tracking key performance indicators to measure the success and scalability of FDE initiatives globally.

•              Creating supportive, data-driven environments for teams to innovate continuously and achieve sustained client transformation.

• Plan for and coordinate multiple Service and Organizations Controls (SOC) 2 readiness assessment and examination streams for several business and technology areas, coordinate auditor and key stakeholder meetings, gather requested evidence, track and reporting on progress and provide updates to stakeholders
• Work closely with technology and business stakeholders to clarify compliance requirements and drive implementation of process improvements, provide leading practice and current guidance to control owners, assist in ensuring that controls are appropriately designed and effective and formally documented following global policies
• Prepare executive management reporting on SOC2 efforts status, support the management of project risks
• Identify methods to leverage testing for several certification, internal audit and attestation purposes and efficiently coordinate relevant activities 
• Oversee activities to ensure that audits are planned in advance, considering scope overlaps, stakeholder outreach and resource limitations, and managed according to procedures. Develops and implements PMO processes.
• Identify trends and proposes robust solutions for challenges. Identify themes in information protection audit observations and suggests solutions to efficiently address based on industry experience, leading practices and global technology group context.

The world of global advisory, audit and tax compliance services for large multi-nationals is rapidly changing and heavily dependent on technology. The KPMG Delivery Network (KDN) is a is a a global organisation that supports KPMG member firms in delivering global priority solutions to their clients across a number of different industries. KDN helps to enable growth, improve economies of scale, and discover new ways of collaboration and working.

You’ll be a part of the KPMG family working alongside some of our profession’s most skilled practitioners on rewarding programs and initiatives that are changing the way business operates, delivering value to KPMG's clients, and driving positive change in the communities we serve. You’ll be assisting KDN to accelerate new ways of working, using cutting-edge technology and working together with our member firms located in nearly 150 countries to help us achieve our ambition to be the most trusted and trustworthy professional services firm.

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.