Senior Associate, Compensation Design, M&A Strategy

Senior Associate, Compensation Design, M&A Strategy

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Senior Associate, Compensation Design, M&A Strategy

Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA

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The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. 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 help 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 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 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 LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("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 applicants skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG LLP 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. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG LLP provides a Total Rewards Package that includes 401(k) and medical and may include dental, vision, disability and life insurance, personal well-being and Personal Time Off. Additionally, each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year depending on your job classification and entity affiliation. 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=M111DAS_4_26 California Salary Range: $106400 - $221375

KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("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/ethnicity, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or other related condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or sexual abuse or any other legally protected status. The attached link contains further information regarding the firms compliance with federal, state, and local recruitment and hiring laws.

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.

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