Corporate Finance Graduate - Auckland - Feb 2026 Start

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"Tītokona tō tātou tōnuitanga, mō Aotearoa, mō Tātou. Fuelling prosperity for New Zealand, for all New Zealanders"

Our Opportunity | Ngā Āheinga:
Kickstart your career in finance with KPMG's Deal Advisory team. Join our collaborative and supportive environment, where you'll work on high-value strategic and financial decisions in the context of M&A and capital investment. As a Corporate Finance Analyst, you'll receive comprehensive training in financial modelling and valuation, while gaining hands-on experience and client interaction from day one. Develop the technical and soft skills necessary for a successful finance career, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Grow personally and professionally with KPMG and unleash your potential in the world of finance.

Your Day-to-Day | Ngā mahi o ia rā:
Deliver quantitative analyses, interpret complex data, and contribute to the development of ideas and initiatives for projects and clients.
Enhance the use and management of research resources, project manage assignments, and identify opportunities to improve analytical work methods and risk management.
Liaise with clients to organise meetings, conduct engagement interviews, and participate in networking functions and professional events.
Gain insight into the services offered by the Advisory team by working on a variety of reviews.
Provide administrative support to Engagement Managers, assist in planning engagements, and issue client satisfaction surveys for feedback.
Contribute to business development by understanding clients' businesses, developing sales responses, and attending networking events. Foster strong communication within the team, provide training, support staff on client engagements, and collaborate to achieve national goals. Ensure quality by producing clear documents, complying with standards, and conducting peer reviews.
You - What you bring to our team | Ōu tā koha ki te whānau
A collaborative approach with colleagues
A pragmatic approach to problem-solving
The ability to develop a trusted and respected working relationship with clients
Inspire and motivate team members to reach their highest levels of performance
Cultivate a dynamic and creative environment that breeds innovation
Embrace and embrace change, constantly seeking opportunities for growth and improvement
Drive excellence by setting high standards for quality
Master the art of effective communication, captivating and engaging others with your words.
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (Level 7), with a preference for majors in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, and high levels of academic results preferred, or having completed a Bachelor's degree within the past two years.
Us - What we will provide for you | Ō mātou tā koha ki a koe
An entry level position within our Deal Advisory division, starting alongside our National Graduate cohort.
A Graduate package, inclusive of a sign on bonus and access to all KPMG benefits and initiatives.
An induction week inclusive of Graduate Camp, building cultural competency through team based activities and volunteering opportunities.
A Graduate Development programme, Boost!, to support you in your first year as a graduate.
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Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@kpmg.co.nz

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG.

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:
— Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme
— Opportunities for local and international secondments
— Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work
— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand
— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave
— Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents
— A paid professional association membership of your choice
— Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees
— A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services
— The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups
— The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030
— An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities
— Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities
— An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more!
We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, ****** orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.
 

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