Manager - Forensic Data Analytics

Our Forensic team assists clients in detecting and responding to fraud, bribery, corruption, money laundering, misconduct, and other financial crime issues, as well as resolving commercial disputes. We help clients protect their businesses by identifying discrepancies in facts and figures, non-compliant behaviours, and advising on legal and regulatory requirements. Applying forensic techniques, investigation, intelligence, technology, and industry expertise, we help prevent and resolve commercial disputes, fraud, misconduct, and regulatory breaches.

As a Forensic Data Analytics Manager specialising in wage compliance, you will play a pivotal role in helping our clients identify and remediate breaches against an employer's Enterprise Agreement, Modern Award, National Employment Standards or jurisdictional based long service leave legislation. This role is open to both Managers and Senior Consultants ready to take the next step in their career.

We're looking for passionate data analysts driven by purpose and precision to make a real difference in people's lives. Payroll data analytics isn't just about numbers, it's about making sure every worker receives their fair entitlements.

You will leverage your experience in business analysis, data investigation, and analytic skills to identify, investigate, quantify, and report on wage underpayment matters.

Working with a diverse team of data analysts and subject matter specialists, your work will help uncover discrepancies, support ethical business practices, and uphold the rights of workers across Australia.

Your Opportunity

• Lead the technical design and development of analysis models (SQL or Excel) to identify and quantify wage compliance risks.
• Work with subject matter specialists to understand the business requirements for modelling, including resolution of ambiguous requirements and identification of relevant data sources.
• Collaborate with clients to identify root causes of wage compliance issues and establish plans for remediation.
• Conduct testing and provide guidance and coaching to junior team members.
• Document results and prepare working papers and reports to support analysis.
• Support proposal development and other business development activities.
• Assist in developing internal data analytics assets and tools.

Your Experience 

• Experience in analysis of large and complex payroll and time & attendance data to identify or quantify wage compliance issues.
• At least 4 years of experience in development of SQL, Alteryx or Excel data models.
• Proven track record of leading small teams of data analysts, including task assignment and quality review.
• Skilled in translating complex business and legal requirements into technical specifications for analysis and preparation of written reports / methodologies for presentation to regulators and legal representatives.
• Strong project management skills.
• Background in professional services is preferred.

Desired tertiary qualifications in a combination of business disciplines (e.g., finance, accounting, law) and technical disciplines (e.g., engineering, IT, computing).

Unfortunately we are only able to accept applications from Australian citizens and permanent residents. 

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.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

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