Consultant, Corporate Intelligence

at  KPMG

Overview:
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.
KPMG Corporate Intelligence protects its clients by helping them better understand the backgrounds of individuals and companies with whom they are considering doing business. Corporate Intelligence performs investigative and integrity due diligence for an international client base in a wide range of industries. The team also supports a range of other business units within KPMG such as Deal Advisory, Risk Management and Assurance.
What you will do:

Specific responsibilities include, but are not restricted to:

• Conducting desktop-based research using a variety of public record sources, including media, internet, litigation, commercial registries and corporate databases in a variety of countries and languages
• Sourcing public record information from subscriber and other sources, including using external third parties where necessary
• Using investigative research skills to deliver high-quality time-critical reports to clients, both internal and external
• Participating in the development of research, thought leadership and other marketing efforts on behalf of the Corporate Intelligence team
• Assisting in the preparation of proposals to clients and supporting the business

What you bring to this role:

• Technical Expertise: Proficiency with LexisNexis, Quicklaw, Internet search engines and other subscriber sources for public information
• Familiarity with legal and financial databases and ability to summarize financial transactions and civil litigation matters using source documents
• A comprehensive understanding of, and facility with, standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and OneNote
• Education, Experience, Skills, and Behaviors: Post-secondary education preferably specializing in criminology, political science, journalism, information studies, or otherwise relevant discipline
• 2+ years’ investigative research experience in a professional services. legal or consulting firm
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills and problem solving, self-motivation and possess an inquiring mind
• Fluency in French or Spanish would be helpful