Financial Risk Management Co-op (Jan 2025)

Your role

KPMG’s Financial Risk Management (FRM) professionals help companies manage complex market, regulatory, operational, and credit risks by shaping their risk and business strategies to effectively mitigate or take advantage of such exposures and enhance their compliance stance. Backed by deep industry knowledge, you'll be part of a team that works with organizations to strengthen their governance and operating models, positioning them to effectively achieve their risk management objectives.

KPMG's FRM professionals help organizations by addressing complex challenges, creating and protecting sustainable business value, and transforming risk into a strategic advantage. 

About you

• University student with a major in Finance, Business, Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience 
• Consulting mindset and an interest in areas of financial risks such as credit risk, enterprise risk, operational risk, capital adequacy and /or Basel III 
• Familiar with the Canadian regulatory landscape 
• Strong communication and presentation skills 
• Proven ability to achieve personal and professional success while juggling competing priorities and deadlines 
• A highly motivated student who strives for excellence, innovation, and collaboration

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you will get the following benefits:

KPMG’s Total Rewards program reflects their commitment to supporting well-being in a way that is flexible, personal, and meaningful so their people can be at their best and thrive with them, they offer the following;

• Extended healthcare
• Retirement and Savings Plan
• Lifestyle Spending Account

For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here.

Training and development

KPMG empowers its people to advance their personal and professional skills through learning and development programs so they can excel at every stage of their careers. They have a wide range of learning opportunities for students, recent graduates, and experienced professionals such as:

• CPA training and mentorship
• KPMG Audit Foundations program
• Digital Academy
• Micro-credentials learning program
• Raise Your Game
• Customized Degreed program
• Reverse Mentorship
• Supporting your further education

Career progression

The KPMG Internship Experience is a terrific way to learn business skills, find a mentor, build your network, and get real-world (even global) experience before graduation. And it can often lead to a full-time job. 

How to apply

• Please limit your application to one role at the location of your choice based on your interests. You will be asked to complete an application questionnaire where you can outline your preferences. Please carefully review which specific opportunities are available before submitting your application, as openings vary by office.   
• Applications can be addressed to the “Hiring Manager” and should include a cover letter, resume, and a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript. If you do not have access to an electronic copy of your transcript, they ask that you attach a screenshot of your grades from your school’s website.  
• All considered applicants must have or will obtain legal authorization to work in Canada by the start date of employment. 

Sources

• kpmg.com/ca/en/home/careers/life-at-kpmg/benefits
• kpmg.com/ca/en/home/careers/life-at-kpmg/learning-and-development
• kpmguscareers.com/early-career/program/#internship
• youtube.com/watch?v=6SF3mtqFx9I