Consultant, Complex Financial Instruments - Valuations (Deal Advisory)
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview:
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
Our Valuations team helps clients to better understand their company’s worth. Be it planning an acquisition, resolving a dispute involving joint venture partners or raising funds to expand core capabilities, our clients need to understand value better so they can make optimal decisions for their business.
KPMG’s dedicated valuation professionals can quickly mobilize to help meet clients’ needs, whether local or international. Employing a rigorous valuation approach, our team invests the time required to understand the client’s business and applies a robust process and sophisticated, tailored valuation techniques to every engagement.
Our Complex Financial Instruments Valuations team in Toronto is looking for a Consultant to join us and become a key member of the team. As a Consultant, you will work with other members of the Valuations practice to build financial models to value complex financial instruments such as over-the-counter derivatives, various fixed income instruments, executive compensation plans, profit interests, and transaction contingent considerations.
What you will do:
- Support the valuation of complex financial instruments including derivatives, complex debt financing packages, streaming and offtake agreements, and other compensation plans.
- Perform valuation using financial models such as Black-Scholes, binomial tress, Monte Carlo simulations, and discounted cash flows.
- Use market data providers (e.g. Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ and LCD) for benchmarking and data sourcing.
- Support the audit teams to assess the reasonableness of client valuations and supporting documentation.
- Prepare technical valuation reports and documentations for internal and external users.
- Stay updated on relevant accounting frameworks under IFRS and US GAAP.
- Participate in client meetings and present technical findings in a clear and professional manner.
- Work closely with other team members to complete engagements and support senior members.
What you bring to this role:
- Quantitative skills as evidenced by a degree in Math, Physics, Accounting, Finance, Financial Engineering/Mathematical Finance.
- Effective writing skills and ability to clearly communicate ideas.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- An interest in learning about derivatives valuation principles and techniques.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a can-do mindset.
- Goal-oriented / solutions approach with meticulous attention to detail and dedication to outstanding quality of work.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and build relationships with a diverse group of clients and colleagues.
- Experience with Monte Carlo simulations, lattice models, coding, Bloomberg and CapitalIQ is an asset.
- Professional accreditation (e.g. CPA, CBV, CFA, FRM, or PRM) is an asset.
- Valuation experience and knowledge of financial instruments is an asset.
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way:
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
About KPMG
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We have 273,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in 143 countries and territories. With a worldwide presence, KPMG continues to build on our successes thanks to clear vision, defined values and, above all, our people.
Our industry focus helps KPMG firms’ professionals develop a rich understanding of clients' businesses and the insight, skills and resources required to address industry-specific issues and opportunities.
The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.
Consultant, Complex Financial Instruments - Valuations (Deal Advisory)
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview:
At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
Our Valuations team helps clients to better understand their company’s worth. Be it planning an acquisition, resolving a dispute involving joint venture partners or raising funds to expand core capabilities, our clients need to understand value better so they can make optimal decisions for their business.
KPMG’s dedicated valuation professionals can quickly mobilize to help meet clients’ needs, whether local or international. Employing a rigorous valuation approach, our team invests the time required to understand the client’s business and applies a robust process and sophisticated, tailored valuation techniques to every engagement.
Our Complex Financial Instruments Valuations team in Toronto is looking for a Consultant to join us and become a key member of the team. As a Consultant, you will work with other members of the Valuations practice to build financial models to value complex financial instruments such as over-the-counter derivatives, various fixed income instruments, executive compensation plans, profit interests, and transaction contingent considerations.
What you will do:
- Support the valuation of complex financial instruments including derivatives, complex debt financing packages, streaming and offtake agreements, and other compensation plans.
- Perform valuation using financial models such as Black-Scholes, binomial tress, Monte Carlo simulations, and discounted cash flows.
- Use market data providers (e.g. Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ and LCD) for benchmarking and data sourcing.
- Support the audit teams to assess the reasonableness of client valuations and supporting documentation.
- Prepare technical valuation reports and documentations for internal and external users.
- Stay updated on relevant accounting frameworks under IFRS and US GAAP.
- Participate in client meetings and present technical findings in a clear and professional manner.
- Work closely with other team members to complete engagements and support senior members.
What you bring to this role:
- Quantitative skills as evidenced by a degree in Math, Physics, Accounting, Finance, Financial Engineering/Mathematical Finance.
- Effective writing skills and ability to clearly communicate ideas.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- An interest in learning about derivatives valuation principles and techniques.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a can-do mindset.
- Goal-oriented / solutions approach with meticulous attention to detail and dedication to outstanding quality of work.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and build relationships with a diverse group of clients and colleagues.
- Experience with Monte Carlo simulations, lattice models, coding, Bloomberg and CapitalIQ is an asset.
- Professional accreditation (e.g. CPA, CBV, CFA, FRM, or PRM) is an asset.
- Valuation experience and knowledge of financial instruments is an asset.
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
Our Values, The KPMG Way:
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
About KPMG
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We have 273,000 outstanding professionals working together to deliver value in 143 countries and territories. With a worldwide presence, KPMG continues to build on our successes thanks to clear vision, defined values and, above all, our people.
Our industry focus helps KPMG firms’ professionals develop a rich understanding of clients' businesses and the insight, skills and resources required to address industry-specific issues and opportunities.
The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such.