Data Analyst

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex problems, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow.The People Compliance Services team within KPMG’s Risk Consulting division works with businesses across a wide variety of sectors to assess their level of compliance with employment legislation and employment agreements through modelling and analysis over operational and payroll data.

The opportunity:

• We are looking to hire a new team member who will have the opportunity to grow our service offerings through end-to-end development of model-based solutions and analytical tools. 

Day to day you will:

• Work closely with clients to understand business requirements and translate this into innovative analytical and model requirements.
• Develop models and data analysis tools to perform scenario-based analytics, calculations over client operational and payroll data and review of wider information.
• Format key insights into visualisations and dashboards that will be shared with our clients.
• Work closely with a number of different KPMG specialists across different service lines, including Data Science, wider Risk Consulting and Tax teams.
• Depending on your career growth aspirations there are further specialisations in terms of model development, supporting other teams with data analytics or client servicing roles available.

What you'll bring to our team:

• At least 1 year of experience in modelling and/or data analytics.
• Coding experience required, preferably in R.
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills.
• Able to develop excellent client and internal relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to execute projects with tight deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to work with cross-functional teams to translate business issues into potential analytics solutions.
• Able to communicate solutions to complex issues in a simple, accessible way.
• Knowledge and familiarity with payroll data is an advantage but not a requirement.

Life at KPMG We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:—   An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu jabs, subsidised sporting events, access to EAP, additional leave to support you if you are diagnosed with COVID-19, access to e-bikes and other facilities. You will also have access to our Wellbeing@KPMG portal which has an extensive array of health and wellness advice.   —   Hybrid Working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance—   Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave—   Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG’ – 18 weeks’ paid flexible leave for all new parents - primary and secondary carers—   Unlimited access to digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees.—   Corporate discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services.—   Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally.—   Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.—   Time off for volunteering. —   Eligibility to our annual bonus plan. —   Opportunities for local and international secondments.  We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.