Overview:

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Our Valuations team helps clients to better understand their company’s worth. Be it planning an acquisition, resolving a dispute involving joint venture partners or raising funds to expand core capabilities, our clients need to understand value better so they can make optimal decisions for their business.

KPMG’s dedicated valuation professionals can quickly mobilize to help meet clients’ needs, whether local or international. Employing a rigorous valuation approach, our team invests the time required to understand the client’s business and applies a robust process and sophisticated, tailored valuation techniques to every engagement.

Our Complex Financial Instruments Valuations team in Toronto is looking for a Consultant to join us and become a key member of the team. As a Consultant, you will work with other members of the Valuations practice to build financial models to value complex financial instruments such as over-the-counter derivatives, various fixed income instruments, executive compensation plans, profit interests, and transaction contingent considerations.

What you will do:

• Support the valuation of complex financial instruments including derivatives, complex debt financing packages, streaming and offtake agreements, and other compensation plans.
• Perform valuation using financial models such as Black-Scholes, binomial tress, Monte Carlo simulations, and discounted cash flows.
• Use market data providers (e.g. Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ and LCD) for benchmarking and data sourcing.
• Support the audit teams to assess the reasonableness of client valuations and supporting documentation.
• Prepare technical valuation reports and documentations for internal and external users.
• Stay updated on relevant accounting frameworks under IFRS and US GAAP.
• Participate in client meetings and present technical findings in a clear and professional manner.
• Work closely with other team members to complete engagements and support senior members.

What you bring to this role:

• Quantitative skills as evidenced by a degree in Math, Physics, Accounting, Finance, Financial Engineering/Mathematical Finance.
• Effective writing skills and ability to clearly communicate ideas.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• An interest in learning about derivatives valuation principles and techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a can-do mindset.
• Goal-oriented / solutions approach with meticulous attention to detail and dedication to outstanding quality of work.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and build relationships with a diverse group of clients and colleagues.
• Experience with Monte Carlo simulations, lattice models, coding, Bloomberg and CapitalIQ is an asset.
• Professional accreditation (e.g. CPA, CBV, CFA, FRM, or PRM) is an asset.
• Valuation experience and knowledge of financial instruments is an asset.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $ 58000 to $ 76000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way:

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.