Officer, Private Capital and Asset Management Center of Excellence

About the role

KPMG Jamaica's delivery center JESS, operating from Kingston, supports the Private Capital & Asset Management Center of Excellence (PCAM COE) through a team extension model with the Client's Risk Management - Independence function. The Officer performs research, analysis, documentation and operational work on independence reviews and entity assessments, reporting to the JESS RM Assistant Manager and taking direction from the Client's PCAM COE team.

Key responsibilities

• Research and identify new acquisitions and newly identified entities related to PCAM COE accounts
• Prepare preliminary Sentinel service reports and initial determinations, assigning next steps via SharePoint log items
• Run cadenced and ad hoc reconciliations and complete Single Entity Clearances for affiliate acquisitions
• Review the ECP Daily Summary Report to validate the ECP Bot and escalate issues via the Teams channel
• Complete monthly duplicate entity checks for PE accounts and clearances in line with the approval matrix
• Act as primary contact and subject matter expert for ad-hoc Sentinel requests and ECP escalations
• Maintain the relevant PE mailbox folders (including BOT mailbox) for clearances, escalations and ad-hoc requests
• Use approved analytics, automation and technology tools, and take part in internal PCAM COE pod calls and meetings
• Manage media monitoring across Private Equity accounts, prepare workbooks for the GDC team, and help with special projects

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience; experience in professional services, accounting, risk management, compliance or regulatory environments is an asset
• Knowledge of independence compliance rules and regulations preferred
• Experience handling large volumes of information from multiple sources
• Experience with reporting, analytics, automation or technology-enabled tools is an asset

Required skills

• Solid verbal and written communication, problem-solving, analytical and independent judgement skills
• Project management, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mostly paperless environment

Working conditions

• Hybrid model: at least five days per month in the office, with more possible depending on business needs
• Use of KPMG-approved generative AI tools, and extended hours or public holidays may be required