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.

KPMG’s Office of the Partner (OTP) supports our partnership through the lifecycle of their careers – from entry into partnership, through to retirement preparation. Our team includes partnership accounting, partner matters (onboarding, partnership policies, benefits and agreements, offboarding), leadership development, partnership tax, and partner personal and corporate tax services.

The Director, Admissions & Alumni Partner Experience is a senior leadership role within the Office of the Partner, responsible for shaping and managing critical moments across the partner lifecycle; from admission into the partnership to retirement and alumni engagement.

This role plays a pivotal part in protecting the legacy of the partnership, delivering a high quality and well governed experience for partners at key transition points, and unlocking the long-term strategic value of our retired and former partners as board members, advisors, alumni, and market connectors.

Direct Admit Partner (DAP) Admissions

• Lead the end-to-end Direct Admit Partner (DAP) process, including candidate intake, evaluation, governance, and decision support

• Partner closely with senior leaders across the Office of the Partner, HR, Risk, Legal, Finance, and the business to ensure alignment with partnership standards and firm strategy

• Design and maintain clear, disciplined admissions criteria, processes, and timelines

• Facilitate the successful integration of DAPs into the firm, ensuring alignment with partnership standards and firm strategy

• Ensure a consistent, fair, and high quality candidate experience while safeguarding the integrity of the partnership

Partner Promotion Process

• Own and manage the annual partner promotion cycle, from planning through final approvals

• Coordinate inputs from multiple stakeholders to ensure a transparent, equitable, and well governed process

• Prepare high quality materials, analysis, and recommendations for senior leadership and governance committees

• Identify opportunities to continuously strengthen promotion of readiness and pipeline development

Retired Partner Experience, Preparedness & Offboarding

• Redesign and lead the retired partner experience, to create a thoughtful, multiyear transition journey that begins well before retirement

• Oversee retirement and withdrawal processes in collaboration with the business and Office of the Partner, ensuring retiring partners experience a respectful, well-coordinated, and positive transition from the firm

• Lead or integrate board readiness programming for transitioning and retired partners

• Support partners pursuing board, advisory, and other leadership roles through education, mentorship, and networking opportunities

• Position retired partners as credible, well-prepared ambassadors of the firm in governance and executive communities

Partner Alumni & Market Engagement

• Design and oversee a partner alumni strategy that strengthens long-term relationships and creates value for both the firm and its alumni

• Collaborate with Clients & Markets, alumni, and loyalty initiatives to activate retired and former partners as mentors, speakers, connectors, and opportunity catalysts

• Identify and support commercial, reputational, and relationship driven opportunities arising from the retired partner network

• Senior leadership experience in partner affairs, governance, HR, professional services, or complex talent programs

• Strong understanding of partnership models, senior level admissions, and promotion processes

• Experience designing or supporting executive transitions, alumni programs, or board readiness initiatives is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to manage high stakes, confidential processes with credibility and sound judgment
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and process design skills
• Ability to act as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director, Office of the Partner, and senior leadership
• Ability to influence across functions without direct authority, balancing discretion, sound judgment, and strong relationship skills
• Experiencing leading small, high impact teams and complex initiatives with confidence and professionalism
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters with integrity and care

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $117,000 to $196,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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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.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.