Please note that you are limited to ONE APPLICATION during the Fall Recruitment period as we ask you to think ahead to what office and service line you are interested in.
At KPMG in Canada, 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.
Do work that matters, supported by a community that values difference and cares about you. Gain learning that’ll last you a lifetime and be recognized for the impact you make. With a focus on encouraging employees to come as they are, KPMG provides its employees with a variety of unique tools and support systems that ensure they thrive and make their mark in their career and in their communities.
What you will do
Our Toronto office is seeking undergraduate students to join the team as a Co-op or Summer Intern in Winter 2026, Summer 2026 or Fall 2026 as a part of our Risk Services practice.
Our Governance, Risk and Compliance Services Team
KPMG Canada’s Risk Services practice applies exponential thinking and emerging technologies to solve today’s challenges. Join a diverse team that is always curious and learning, thinking independently and working collaboratively, has a passion to solve difficult problems for our clients, and has fun doing it.
As a GRCS (Governance, Risk and Compliance Services) Analytics - Data Analyst, you’ll have the opportunity to work across geographies and industries to take on challenging and ground-breaking projects while building strong relationships with our people and developing professional skills that will help set you up for success.
- Work closely with clients in understanding key business issues.
- Gather and analyze requirements to develop impactful recommendations and solutions.
- Utilize advanced analytical techniques to solve challenging business problems
- Work with large volumes of data (structured and unstructured).
- Leverage a diverse set of technologies and tools to deliver insights, including generative AI tools.
- Develop a strong experience in analytics, statistics, data engineering, reporting, visualization, intelligent automation, data management, data governance and data quality.
- Develop problem solving ability through the use and/or development of algorithms, models, testing, etc.
- Run queries for descriptive analytics and provide formatted result sets.
- Proactively contribute to the creation of presentation materials relating to data activities for stakeholder discussions.
- Bridge the gap between technical platform needs and business issues.
- Perform quantitative analysis of data issues.
- Effectively communicate orally and written with peers within GRCS, KPMG and the client.
What’s in it for you:
Interns and Co-op Students:
Our Intern and Co-op program aims to develop the next generation of leaders through challenging and interesting work. During your term, you will gain authentic engagement experience working with client projects across our teams. Along the way, you will broaden your skill set through KPMG’s vast learning and development opportunities that you can take on to your future career.
The national Power Up programming will also provide you with opportunities to learn from our leaders, build a network with other student hires through social events, collaborate with professionals from across KPMG and learn how KPMG supports you in your career journey.
What you bring to the role
You strive to make a meaningful and positive difference alongside your peers, to work collaboratively and with innovation at the forefront. You’re passionate about being involved in your local community and post-secondary institution and have a proven ability to achieve personal and professional success while being curious as you learn emerging practices and technologies.
- You excel in an entrepreneurial environment.
- You are a highly motivated and passionate professional who strives for excellence, innovation and collaboration, and can achieve personal and professional success while juggling competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong experience working with different kinds of messy, real-world data.
- Independent ability to review data quality and data definitions and perform data cleansing and data management tasks.
- Strong knowledge and/or experience in the following: Python and SQL coding, BI tools (like Tableau and PowerBI) and effective Prompt Engineering skills in using generative AI tools (like ChatGPT Enterpise, Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, open source models like LlaMA, DeepSeek, etc.).
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team to tackle ambiguous data processing problems across a diverse range of industries.
- Experience in data governance, data quality, data processing, and data controls.
- Client-facing or consulting experience.
- Experience communicating insights or ideas through presentations and meetings.
- Ability to explain data and analytics concepts to non-technical team members.
- Ability to apply data and analytics concepts to business problems.
- Ability to understand and explain business value of data and analytics concepts.
- Ability to provide crucial consultation, analysis, and recommendations on a broad range of projects in a deadline-driven environment with ambiguity.
- Effectively work as part of a project team and communicate findings of analysis, key implications, and recommendations in written and verbal formats.
- Effectively use generative AI tools to streamline tasks, automate repetitive processes, accelerate data analysis, and reveal deeper insights that would otherwise require significant manual effort.
How you will succeed:
- You have a strong academic record
- You build collaborative relationships: Establishes strong relationships internally and externally and builds wide and productive networks
- You develop and motivate others: Engages others, instils confidence, and coaches people to find meaning in their work and achieve exceptional results
- You take opportunities to learn and adapt: Uses insights and self-reflection to build capability and embrace new challenges
- You drive quality: Delivers high-quality results and exceptional service that provide value
- You foster innovation: Embraces a culture of innovation and experimentation to create value
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
To learn more about how you can thrive with us at the firm, explore life at KPMG in Canada!
How to apply:
Start your journey and make your mark with KPMG today!
Please apply directly to KPMG at Students - KPMG Canada (home.kpmg).
All applications must be received no later than Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 11:59PM EST
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What is required for this application process:
- Please limit your application to one role at the location of your choice based on your interests. You will be asked to complete an application questionnaire where you can outline your preferences. Please carefully review which specific opportunities are available before submitting your application, as openings vary by office.
- Applications can be addressed to “Hiring Manager” and should include a cover letter, resume, and a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript. If you do not have access to an electronic copy of your transcript, we ask that you attach a screenshot of your grades from your school’s website.
- All considered applicants must have or will obtain legal authorization to work in Canada by the start date of employment.
If you experience any difficulties with the online system, please contact ca-fmcandidateexpcoe@kpmg.ca.
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.