Director, Data and Analytics Solutioning - KPMG

**Business Title:** Director, Data and Analytics Solutioning **Requisition Number:** 119104 - 103 **Function:** Advisory **Area of Interest:** **State:** WA **City:** Seattle **Description:** Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Director to join our Advisory Data organization. Responsibilities: + Partner strategically with senior leadership within the firm (offering and industry leads, Partners, Principals and Managing Directors ) to understand business needs and translate them into data and analytic requirements + Work with teams to develop and curate go-to-market materials leveraging third-party data for proposal support, client conversations, and account intelligence + Collaborate with other enablement teams, such as Firmwide Analytic Solutions and Market Data Service to support service pods (for example. sector and offering lines of business) through data acquisition and advanced analytics + Lead a group of high performing data concierges (on-shore and off-shore) to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness of deliverables for a high-volume number of use cases within set timelines; use cases can span from several days to several months + Foster and maintain relationships with executive leadership in ADO and KPMG US to ensure critical strategic staffing, budgeting, data, and analytic needs are appropriately addressed + Support the maturation of the Data Concierge program by finding areas of process improvement and contributing to strategic internal/structuring improvement projects Qualifications: + Minimum eight years of recent experience in defining business analytic capabilities, breaking them down into actionable components; work cross functionally to deliver value as well as strong analytical, creative problem-solving and decision-making skills; minimum five years of recent experience related to data analysis, data science or applied analytics, preferable related to consulting, and working knowledge of dashboard and data visualization techniques for impactful storytelling + Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university required; Master of Business Administration from an accredited college/university and/or certifications are preferred + Experience identifying use cases opportunities for advanced analytics, build use cases to prove out value and justify investment + ability to oversee daily operations of a small data and analytics team, offering prompt feedback for staff development within the firm + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting, managing various stakeholders and use cases concurrently across diverse industries and KPMG service portfolios + Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with and effectively communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences across all levels of the organization 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=4898\_9\_24 KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link (https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site). KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. **GL:** 2 **GF:** 15304