Senior Associate, Data Science

At KPMG, you can become an integral part of a dynamic team at one of the worlds top tax 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 tax solutions. Join a diverse team helping high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to a wide array of business opportunities and challenges. Develop your career through multifaceted engagements, formal training, and informal mentoring. At KPMG, we believe nothing is more important than investing in our culture because it is an investment in our people, our future, and what we stand for as a firm.KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Economic & Statistical Consulting practice.Responsibilities:Perform statistical, economic, and financial analysis on economic, regulatory and policy issues of significance to a range of clients in the public and private sectors, both domestically and internationallyDevelop and apply complex computer algorithms to process and manage data, build tools, and automate manual tasksAdvance mathematical and computational models to simulate impact of policy changes or business decisionsManipulate large data sets to support statistical, economic, financial analyses and apply creative, innovative, lateral thinking to problem solvingCraft rigorous, insightful narratives on the issues under analysis and translate these into informative professional reports and presentations as needed that are accessible to non-specialists but add value for clientsWrite technical and non-technical memoranda and reports based on research and findings from analysesAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum three years of recent experience with advisory-related projects within a quantitative analysis firmMaster's or higher degree from an accredited college/university preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, mathematics, applied mathematics or computer science from an accredited college/university; coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science or data and analyticsMinimum two years of experience with one of the following data analysis software such as STATA, SAS, Python, SQL and RExperience with management and analysis of large volumes of data, financial analysis and valuation, statistical analysis, building and working with economic or mathematical models, and econometric analysesExperience with data science, machine learning methods, and LLM-based solutions and productsDemonstrated ability to think creatively and offer solutions to solve complex economic, financial, and business challenges for clientsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, solid research skills, and the ability to work well both autonomously and in a team environmentApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for US 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 LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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