Senior Consultant – Digital Assets Center of Excellence, Technology Risk Services

Join to apply for the Senior Consultant - ITRS Digital Assets role at KPMG CanadaOverviewAt 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.Are you a talented individual with a proven track record on executing project deliverables. Our Technology Risk Services team is growing and we are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Digital Asset Center of Excellence (CoE) team in Toronto. The Technology Risk Services practice provides a variety of services to our clients. The successful candidate will focus primarily on Digital Asset advisory engagements across digital asset custody & trading, stablecoins, tokenization, staking, Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and other verticals (“Digital Asset Verticals”). Senior Consultants will also be involved in supporting business development efforts, training and guiding our new campus hires.What You Will DoAdvise clients in various Digital Asset Verticals on the technological, operational and risk management components of engagements spanning strategy development, governance, framework development, control testing, process design and implementation, operating model development, on-chain investigations, due diligence and more.Within each engagement, you will be responsible for identifying requirements, conducting assessments, reviewing complex and highly technical documentation, evaluating risks, communicating with client management and writing professional reports.Utilize AI tools in client engagement delivery, business development and internal CoE initiatives.Simultaneously deliver multiple client engagements of varying size, scope and complexity.Lead field engagement teams as well as coaching and mentoring junior staff members.Be responsible for delivering high quality work, with a focus on attention to detail and support in engagement planning, budgeting and on-going profitability monitoring.Support business development by increasing awareness of the CoE’s services and developing relationships with internal staff and clients, developing proposals, and pursuing opportunities to expand the practice's penetration in the public and private sector.What You Bring To The Role2+ years of relevant experience in a Digital Asset Vertical. Consulting experience in executing client engagements in the Digital Asset space is preferred.Strong understanding of Digital Asset Verticals, key institutions and incumbents in each vertical, and Canadian and global Digital Asset Regulations.Strong understanding of the technology and operational risks with Digital Asset custody and different custody models.Experience using AI tools to automate tasks such as research, evidence review, report writing and collateral development.Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance or Engineering.Ability to work both independently, with little supervision and within a team environment.Excellent written and oral communication skills, able to effectively express insights.Demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in a fast-paced environment.Attention to detail and strong organization and analytical skills.Strong understanding of business and audit risks.Willingness and ability to travel both within Canada and internationally.Our Values and CommitmentOur values, The KPMG Way: Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Together, For Better. We are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. 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 processWe are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.KPMG in Canada is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. #J-18808-Ljbffr