Business Relationship Compliance Analyst

About the role

The Business Relationship Compliance Analyst will work within KPMG Jamaica’s Jamaica Extended Support Services (JESS) centre in Kingston. The role focuses on researching third‑party companies, assessing corporate structures, and ensuring business relationships comply with SEC, AICPA, and IESBA independence rules.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research on third‑party companies to collect detailed information on corporate structures, officers and directors.
• Evaluate business‑relationship inquiries for compliance with SEC, AICPA, IESBA independence rules and KPMG US policies.
• Monitor approved relationships for changes in ownership and assess ongoing permissibility.
• Draft memos and document conclusions based on research findings.
• Collaborate with on‑shore and off‑shore team members to ensure accuracy of information.
• Provide guidance to field professionals on compliance matters and act as liaison to alliance sponsors.
• Identify and recommend process improvements, including automation opportunities.
• Escalate issues to leadership and the client, recommending corrective actions.

Required profile

• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking abilities.
• Experience researching corporate structures and evaluating independence rules.
• Ability to draft clear, detailed compliance memos.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with global teams.

Required skills