KPMG US is hiring: Senior Associate, Compensation Design, M&A Strategy in Austin

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The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we dont anticipate 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 youre 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 a Senior Associate to join our KPMG Strategy practice.

Responsibilities :

• Work with the KPMG team and client to understand current state of rewards programs and help to design and implement future rewards programs based on key business performance and talent objectives
• Team with KPMG professionals to provide broad and executive-based compensation consulting services, including competitive benchmarking, financial metric analyses, pay-for-performance alignment, plan design, technical guidance, and plan implementation services
• Participate in the Rewards components of transaction-related engagements, including estimation of management proceeds/waterfall calculations upon a CIC, development of equity term sheets, benchmarking of roles, and alignment of compensation programs in a transaction context
• Analyze target company data to identify key compensation-related financial exposures in a due diligence context, including those related to change in control / severance plans, incentive plans, and equity compensation plans
• Participate in the creation and coordination of client-ready deliverables with KPMGs engagement teams, and with practice and business development initiatives including tools and methodologies
• Participate with KPMGs integration and separation teams on HR integration engagements, focusing on the establishment and merging of compensation and benefits platforms
  
  

Qualifications :

• A minimum of three years of external compensation consulting experience, including compensation and financial data analysis, report preparation, and program design with a top accounting or human resources consulting firm. Related in-house experience is an added plus
• Related in-house experience is also considered
• Demonstrated ability to develop observations, themes and trends from data analysis to communicate results to clients and colleagues
• Bachelors degree from an accredited university/college
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint On track to attain CCP/CECP, CEP, or other industry specific certification
• Experience in M&A due diligence and HR integrations, including implementation of compensation and benefit plans a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel
• 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 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”.

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

https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M165_4_25

California Salary Range: $85000 - $206800

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) 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 the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

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  Full-time

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  General Business

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