Consultant - Ethics & Independence

Risk Management at KPMG plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with the Firm's engagement acceptance policies and we are looking for Consultant to join the Ethics and Independence team within Risk Management. As a consultant in the conflicts resolvers team you will ensure processes for identifying conflicts of interests are performed and safeguards are implemented to manage such conflicts.

**Key Responsibilities**

The Consultant will be responsible for:

- Conducting conflict of interest checks in Sentinel (our Risk Management System)
- Liaising with the Divisional Risk Management Partners and team members for any potential commercial conflicts identified in Sentinel.
- Liaising with members of engagement team, when necessary, to assess the parties involved and the services provided in the engagement.
- Liaising with other conflicts teams at other KPMG member firms globally
- Communicating with engagement teams of conflicts identified and advise them on processes and procedures to be followed as well as safeguards to be applied.
- Responding to queries from staff and partners relating to Sentinel in a timely and efficient manner.
- Liaising with Global Business Operations for action items and other requirements.
- Assisting users to get the best value from Sentinel and integrated systems.
- Preparing, updating, and maintaining user documentation and guidance.
- Providing assistance and support to other Ethics and Independence team members as and when required.

**Other Responsibilities**:

- Remain resilient under pressure and prioritise multiple tasks, as necessary.
- Develop processes or procedures that create efficiencies internally or for the business.
- Identify appropriate solutions and provide adequate rationale to support your decision.
- Build effective relationships with KPMG partners and staff, including consulting with other parts of Risk Management to share ideas and knowledge on specific business issues and needs.

**Qualifications**:

- Experience working in an office environment or customer facing business.
- Experience in the use of Microsoft products (Dynamics CRM preferable).
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering a high standard of work.
- Comfortable working with multiple systems and high volume of data.
- Ability to use a range of techniques to identify and analyse issues.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Professional and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to liaise with people at all levels.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

**Additional Information**:
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

**_ At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us._