Associate, Operational Continuity & Compliance

Associate, Operational Continuity & Compliance

Join KPMG US as an Associate, Operational Continuity & Compliance in our Digital Nexus Technology team. This role focuses on compliance initiatives, user access management, risk assessment and audit support within regulated environments.

• Lead and support compliance initiatives, including audit and monitoring activities, corrective action plan management, and advanced data analytics.
• Oversee and continuously improve user access management processes, ensuring alignment with internal policies and industry best practices for access provisioning, periodic access reviews, and privileged account management.
• Conduct risk assessments and root‑cause analyses to identify potential compliance gaps, escalating issues as appropriate, and drive effective remediation.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation for all compliance matters, including corrective action plans, issue summaries, and executive reports, ensuring clarity, traceability, and regulatory readiness.
• Leverage advanced analytical and research skills to proactively identify emerging risks and recommend enhancements to compliance and access management frameworks, and coordinate and support internal and external audit activities, serving as a subject matter expert on compliance and user access controls.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, promoting a culture of integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, and ensure timely and effective communication of compliance requirements and changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

• Minimum one year of recent experience in data analysis, compliance, and user access management, preferably within regulated environments.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in information technology, cybersecurity, business administration, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency with SQL, Databricks (Azure Platform), Alteryx, Power BI, and experience with SharePoint and Power Apps for automating compliance operations.
• Strong project management and time management skills, including the ability to create and maintain project timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex compliance requirements, with a keen attention to detail and proactive problem‑solving, and experience designing, managing, and optimizing digital work spaces and business processes to support compliance and access management operations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits to support your mental health and overall well‑being. Salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certifications, and market considerations. For more details on salary ranges, visit:

KPMG is an equal‑opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Recruiting is on a rolling basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously for this and other roles of interest.