Associate, Economic Valuation Services - Complex Securities

Business Title: Associate, Economic Valuation Services - Complex SecuritiesRequisition Number: 116849 - 8Function: Tax ServicesArea of Interest: CampusState: CACity: Los AngelesDescription:At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top professional services firms. Enjoy a collaborative, future-forward culture that empowers your success. Work with KPMGs extensive network of specialists & enjoy access to our Ignition Centers, where deep industry knowledge merges with cutting-edge technologies to create innovative solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because It has an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.KPMG is currently seeking an Associate to join our Economic and Valuation Services practice.Responsibilities:

Use advanced financial engineering/numerical, mathematical, econometric and statistical techniques, including Monte Carlo simulation and lattice models, to perform and review valuations of complex financial instruments including contingent consideration, put/call deal structures, stock compensation, warrants, financial derivatives (equity, interest rate, commodity, CPI, credit), embedded derivatives, debt, loans, fixed interest securities, insurance contracts, convertible notes and other hybrid instruments

Effectively present / document / support complex securities valuations to various stakeholders, including managers, clients, auditors and regulators

Develop, document and enhance models to be used by the complex securities practice to perform valuations

Understand, research and stay-current with authoritative guidance and industry best practices in the context of valuations for financial reporting, tax and litigation purposes

Contribute to the training of team members and go-to-market initiatives of the complex securities valuation practice

Build capabilities in key technologies that enable tax professionals for client service delivery such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx, Power BI, and more

Qualifications:

Must be pursuing and have obtained by the start date or have completed the following degrees/majors in the past 12 months: an advanced (preferred) or Bachelors with a focus in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematical Finance, Computational Finance, or equivalent program from an accredited college or university

Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above

Familiarity with stochastic models used to value complex financial instruments within a risk-neutral framework

Familiarity with financial instruments including fixed income securities, interest rate and equity derivatives

Experience with valuation software tools (Bloomberg, Fincad, Numerix, Matlab and Intex) preferred

Programming skills (VBA, C, R and Python), excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong technical aptitude, demonstrated quality service mindset, critical thinking skills and ability to navigate MS Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook

Ability to learn and navigate technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), Alteryx and Power BI

Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation

Ability to travel and/or work on-site at client premises as needed, at times with relatively short notice

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 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, the firm 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 the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide 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 (https://www.kpmguscareers.com/why-kpmg/#benefits) '.Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=UTAEVSN624KPMG 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, the firm 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 the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide 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 (https://www.kpmguscareers.com/why-kpmg/#benefits) '.Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:GL: 6GF: 15312