Financial Services Industry Driver

KPMG New Zealand is part of the international KPMG network, one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. We provide audit, tax, and advisory services to individuals, SMEs, not-for-profit organisations, multi-nationals and government agencies. KPMG is focused on fuelling the prosperity of New Zealand. By prosperity we mean shared wealth and lasting wellbeing for all New Zealanders. We believe that by helping New Zealand’s enterprises succeed, the public sector to do better, and our communities to grow, our country will also succeed and prosper.  This is more than a goal - it’s our reason for being.

The opportunity:

• KPMG New Zealand seeks a passionate Industry Driver for the Financial Services sector. This role involves developing client relationships, driving revenue growth, and supporting the firm’s strategy for the Financial Services sector. You will collaborate with the National Industry Lead to execute strategic plans and achieve goals.

Day to day you will:

• Lead individually and support colleagues with client relationship management, business development disciplines, and sales origination activities.
• Drive revenue growth by identifying, pursuing, and closing new business opportunities in the market.  You will collaborate with Client Lead Partners, Partners, Directors, and other business development professionals across the firm to do this.
• Develop and implement Financial Services industry strategy and plans to enhance our brand, reputation, and business contribution.  This will involve working across the firm to bring the best to the market for Financial Services.
• Maintain a recognised public profile in the NZ market by working closely with industry bodies, participating in industry events and presenting on relevant topics.  Making sure that we are participating as a firm with and at these with our people and our services.
• Provide leadership in developing sector content, identifying industry trends, and leveraging KPMG's global thought leadership to drive brand and service awareness in the market.
• Support the development and management of staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

What you'll bring to our team:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and 8+ years of experience in professional services.
• Demonstrated expertise in the Financial Services sector.
• Proven track record of creating and sustaining strong client relationships and generating business results.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strategic thinking and a focus on achieving goals.
• A commitment to KPMG's values of Integrity, Excellence, Courage, Togetherness, and doing what matters for a better future.

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.Life at KPMGKPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent. For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email [email protected] offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you: —  Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme—  Opportunities for local and international secondments—  Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand—  Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave—  Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents —   A paid professional association membership of your choice—   Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees—   A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services—   The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups—  The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030—  An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities—  Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities—  An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more! 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.