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Senior Consultant - Quantitative Modeling

On-site in Barcelona·Added 11 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

KPMG

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
English
Required
Experience
2+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University Education: Degree in Engineering, Business Administration (ADE), or Economics.
  • Minimum of 2/3 years of previous professional experience in consulting.
  • Essential: high level of English (Minimum C1).

Nice to have

  • Desirable, experience in credit, market, and operational risk management. And valuable, experience in model, reputational, sustainability, and liquidity risk management.
  • Prior experience in areas related to innovation and development in strategic and analytical management of risk processes, financial, technological, or business processes will be valued.
  • Knowledge of programming (SAS, SQL, and other languages such as R or Python) will be valued.

The role

  • In Financial Services Consulting, we work mainly with companies in the financial sector: banks and insurance companies. Our multidisciplinary teams combine both technical (STEM) and functional profiles. We work on projects, generally on-site, hand in hand with the client and in a very dynamic environment. Our clients' trust and our specialization make us the sector leader in risk management consulting, regulation, and Data & Analytics.

What you'll do

  • You will join the team as a Senior Consultant. You will lead tasks as a specialist on projects, you will be responsible for coordinating the work of colleagues in more junior roles within the project and managing its delivery deadlines. At this point, excellence in the quality of deliverables, the contribution of value, the level of client interaction, and client trust are important, as well as a global vision of the project's status.
  • Each project is a world of its own, both in terms of topic and team size, execution time, and location. Thus, we encounter small projects with a team of 2 members, up to teams of 15-20 people with members even from different departments and geographies. Likewise, durations can range from 2 weeks up to a year.

• You would participate in the development of internal analytical models for measurement and scoring (quantitative and qualitative).
• Design of organizational structures.
• Strategic risk management models, processes, workflows, and policies, both for risk and financial or business areas.

• Diagnosis and design of the technological transformation strategy.

• Effective implementation of new solutions, such as RPA, OCR, NLP, AI, etc.

• Development of advanced analytics environments and information management.
• Design of monitoring models and interactive dashboards.

"In FS Consulting, each project is a world of its own, both in terms of topic and team size, execution time, and location. Thus, we encounter small projects with a team of 2 members, up to teams of 15-20 people with members even from different departments and geographies. Likewise, durations can range from 2 weeks up to a year."

Hiring process

4 steps3 interviewsa task to do
  1. CV screening

  2. Phone screening

    With People team · Phone call

    A first contact call with the People team.

  3. Online tests

    Online test

    Online English and psychometric tests.

  4. Adventure Day

    With People and business teams

    A group business case led by the People and business teams.

  5. Individual interview

    With business team

    Direct interviews with the selected business team.

  6. Offer

  • Published process for internship programmes and the Graduate Program; the process for experienced hires is not described.

About KPMG

KPMG is one of the world's largest professional services networks, providing audit, tax, and advisory services to businesses, governments, and organizations. With a global presence spanning over 140 countries and territories, KPMG operates through member firms that employ more than 270,000 professionals worldwide. The firm is known for its expertise in financial auditing, risk consulting, and digital transformation, helping clients navigate complex regulatory and business challenges.

In Spain, KPMG has a strong presence with offices in major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and others, offering a wide range of services from audit and tax to cybersecurity and data analytics. The Spanish arm is a key hub for the firm's European operations, and it actively recruits international talent through graduate programs and internships. KPMG Spain emphasizes innovation, with initiatives like the 'Rocket Program' and 'Tech Program' designed to attract young professionals into consulting, technology, and sustainability roles. The work culture is collaborative and fast-paced, with opportunities for cross-border projects and professional development, making it an attractive option for international professionals seeking to build a career in Spain.

Industry
Consulting
Founded
1987
Employees
250,000+
Headquarters
Amstelveen, Netherlands
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and 4 more
Website
kpmg.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • KPMG Spain offers structured graduate programs like the 'Rocket Program' and 'Tech Program' that are open to international candidates, providing a pathway into the Spanish job market.
  • The firm has offices in multiple Spanish cities, including Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Vigo, offering flexibility in location for relocating professionals.
  • KPMG Spain is committed to diversity and inclusion, with dedicated teams and programs focused on equity and inclusion, which can be supportive for international hires.
  • Working at KPMG Spain provides exposure to global clients and cross-border projects, enhancing career mobility within the KPMG network.
  • The company offers roles in high-demand areas like cybersecurity, data engineering, and sustainability consulting, which are relevant for professionals with these skills.
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