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Senior Associate, GRC Risk Transformation

KPMG US
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/11/2026
The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not 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 you're 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 in GRC - Risk Transformation for our Consulting practice.

Responsibilities :

  • Apply critical thinking and problem-solving aptitudes to assist clients in the preparation and readiness of a GRC technology implementation through the creation of forward-looking implementation strategy and roadmap materials
  • Facilitate process and technology design workshops with senior members of management to better understand current state processes and technology in order to translate this into requirements to enable the future state program into GRC/IRM technology solutions such as ServiceNow IRM, Workiva, Logic Gate, OneTrust, MetricStream, and SAI Global
  • Develop required process and technology design documentation including, but not limited to, business and technical requirements, story boards, data conversion, test scripts, and the execution of system testing; design data models around core GRC data elements to enable data analysis and reporting for management and regulators
  • Guide clients through a GRC technology roll-out and support change management activities that drive user adoption
  • Lead demonstrations of GRC platform functionality such as policy management, risk assessment, controls testing, issues management, metrics to both potential and existing clients during pursuits and project delivery
  • Provide high quality, professional day-to-day execution of GRC engagements and projects in line with firm risk management practices; organize status updates, billing/invoicing, and other project management activities throughout the course of engagements; function as a self-starter who is able to operate independently in a remote environment and support team members across locations and time zones; supervise and mentor associates, interns, and new hires

Qualifications :

  • Minimum of three years of experience as a business analyst/integrator providing governance, risk and compliance services, including design and documentation of GRC strategies and roadmaps, business process and data requirements, test scripts and end-user training materials
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field
  • Solid understanding of risk and control concepts and processes with practical experience in, Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management, Third Party Risk Management, Policy and Compliance Management, IT Risk, Sarbanes-Oxley, ISO and NIST is preferred
  • Implementation experience with a variety of GRC tools (i.e., ServiceNow, MetricStream, BWise, Workiva, OpenPages, AuditBoard etc.)
  • Strong competencies in the ServiceNow IRM platform are preferred
  • 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 applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG 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 KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two 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=M163_4_25

California Salary Range: $78000 - $149300

KPMG 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 KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

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.

Salary : $78,000 - $149,300

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