Associate Director, Corporate Strategy

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Associate Director, Corporate Strategy Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; McLean, VA; Montvale, NJ; Washington, DC 135751

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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 an Associate Director, Corporate Strategy to join our Corporate Strategy organization. Responsibilities: Support first-principles thinking to define firm-level strategic priorities, partner with senior leaders to evaluate critical, high-impact decisions, and contribute to shaping the firm's portfolio and financial aspirations Evaluate the external market landscape, client demand shifts, macroeconomic trends, and competitor moves to support the firm's growth agenda; lead the development of data-driven business cases for strategic decisions and investments, and drive core strategic analytics to deliver insights that enable informed decision-making Partner with business teams (for example, Finance & Accounting, Operations) and key business leaders to evaluate financial outlooks, prioritize investments, and ensure roadmaps are achieving long-term objectives Collaborate cross-functionally with business unit leaders, corporate development, and ecosystems leadership to evaluate the ecosystem network against the firm's growth strategy, capability needs, and innovation opportunities Prepare high-impact strategy presentations, business cases, and investment memos for executive leadership and senior management; clearly articulate complex strategic concepts and provide data-driven recommendations, leveraging executive presence to socialize strategic imperatives Mentor, guide, and help develop a high-performing team of strategy analysts; foster a collaborative environment and act as a resource for strategic thought leadership within the firm Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: Minimum eight years of recent progressive experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, or a related field, with demonstrated experience leading strategic projects or cross-functional teams Master of Business Administration (MBA) from an accredited college or university is highly preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, economics, finance, or a related field is required Strong financial modeling, investment analysis, and quantitative problem-solving skills; proven ability to synthesize complex variables into clear frameworks to evaluate the financial viability of strategic bets Proven track record of successfully influencing and collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross-functional leaders on resource and investment decisions Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with experience creating executive-level presentations, investment memos, and business narratives Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, prioritizing resources effectively under ambiguity in a fast-paced environment Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based