**Business Title:** Senior Associate, WNT - Economic and Valuation Services - Transfer Pricing **Requisition Number:** 115289 - 32 **Function:** Tax Services **Area of Interest:** **State:** IL **City:** Chicago **Description:** In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Valuation. KPMG's valuation professionals provide clients robust and informed guidance on valuation matters across multiple sectors, deal stages and business needs. We determine fair (market) value of equity shares, assets or complex financial instruments for mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, tax and other regulatory standards. Our engagements include providing pre and post deal Purchase Price Allocations (PPA), Impairment Testing, employee or management incentive scheme valuations and recurring fund valuations. As a member of our diverse team, you will help high-profile clients understand, analyze, and respond to complex business opportunities and challenges. You have the opportunity to develop your career through a range of multifaceted engagements, formal training, as well as informal mentoring. At KPMG, we put our culture and values front and center. There is nothing more important than investing in our culture because it's an investment in our people, our future, in who we are, and what we stand for. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, WNT - EVS, Transfer Pricing . Responsibilities: + Work closely with field professionals and other offices of KPMG LLP (including KPMG International member firms and other WNT practice groups) to advise a full range of corporate clients, including major multinational clients, on transfer pricing and valuation matters + Conduct and document economic and tax research necessary to support and substantiate tax advice, tax controversy, and tax return-signing positions and monitor new developments in tax law + Prepare or review tax positions related to transfer pricing, including those in tax memoranda and opinions, private letter rulings, responses to IRS inquiries and document requests; formulate closing agreements, tax compliance tools, presentation materials, and other deliverables + Contribute to the growth, experience, and institutional knowledge of the WNT practice staff level team members + Serve as a specialist on transfer pricing and valuation matters, including developing and providing instruction for internal firm courses, client trainings, and conferences, authoring and reviewing articles, participating in professional activities, and performing other risk management activities Qualifications: + Minimum three years of demonstrated experience in applying economics to areas such as transfer pricing, econometric modeling, or statistical analysis in an audit, tax, and/or advisory firm, professional services firm, think tank, public sector agencies, and corporations preferred; classroom instruction will also be considered + PhD or PhD candidate degree in economics, business or finance from an accredited university + Experience with large project management including managing multiple client engagements and client service teams preferred + Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information, including ability to translate research findings into clear and actionable results + Exceptional organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at 'Benefits & How We Work (https://www.kpmguscareers.com/why-kpmg/#benefits) '. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=M309U\_4\_24KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-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. The attached link ( https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site). KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them. **GL:** 5 **GF:** 15303