KPMG\'s Infrastructure and Government (IAG) strategy team wants the right candidate for their London-based team. The team needs professional, talented individuals who have a passion for identifying, creating and delivering innovative solutions for public and private sector clients. The IAG Strategic Advisory Services (SAS) team works with government and industry on the biggest, most complex and pressing strategic, policy and programme implementation issues. As part of a fast paced and dynamic group, practitioners will have the opportunity to advise on strategic options, business cases and operating models to public sector, agency and corporate clients.

• Market Assessment (e.g. market, policy or technology trends, market capability and capacity)
• Business Strategy (e.g. vision, objectives, strategic options, financial sustainability)
• Operating Strategy (e.g. operating model design, governance and structures, incentives)
• Market Making (e.g. complex business cases, market engagement, procurement strategy)

Within SAS is the Future Mobility team, which this role sits within. We define Future Mobility as the De-carbonisation, Digitalisation, and Disruption of transport through market reform, electric and alternate drivetrains, connected and autonomous vehicles, and Mobility-as-a-Service. The resultant \'perfect storm\' is impacting automotive, supply chain, energy, technology, infrastructure, funds, transport operators, regional authorities and Government. Things are changing faster than expected driven by rapid developments in technology, regulation, competition and consumer behaviour. Over the next 5 to 12 years the organisations that we work with will require significant advisory support: multi £m transformations, multi £m deals, customer and industry 4.0 advice, strategic roadmap development and portfolio delivery. KPMG has established itself at the forefront of this change, creating new relationships and unlocking significant benefits for transport systems and society It is an exciting time to join our team as we are growing rapidly and working on fascinating projects - including: bus and rail market reform, digital roads, transport accessibility and inclusivity, and net zero transport. The team blends this with support to the largest infrastructure operators and infrastructure programmes in the UK.

What will you be doing?

• Undertake research and analysis in support of the delivery of projects, under the direction of project / engagement Managers, Directors, and Partners
• Synthesise research and present clear synopses verbally and in writing to clients and KPMG colleagues
• Generate hypotheses and play a leading role in storyboarding client deliverables
• Construct detailed financial / business models performing complex scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Undertake quantitative analyses using relevant tools, including Microsoft Excel
• Develop solutions to complex problems and challenge the thinking of more senior colleagues and clients
• Produce client ready reports and deliverables with high-quality spelling, punctuation, grammar, and presentation
• Liaise effectively with clients whilst working on engagements and act as an \'ambassador\' for KPMG
• Support the identification of on-sell / cross-sell opportunities
• Provide timely feedback to other team members
• Be comfortable handling ambiguity and changing client demands
• Demonstrate deep expertise and an ability to generate insights in the sector with a demonstrated passion for public issues
• Build and maintain a strong internal and external network
• Demonstrate high levels of drive, ambition, and able to deliver work at high levels of intensity
• Be comfortable having a visible market presence, attending conferences to represent KPMG, network, identify leads, and further KPMG\'s reputation in the industry
• Contribute to the development of highly relevant and professional thought leadership related to the future of mobility
• Contribute to service line development for Future Mobility services delivered by the SAS team
• Draft content for, and support the development of proposals
• Participate in team governance activities
• Contribute to development of the team, With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part‑time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.
  A good understanding and experience advising clients on issues facing the transport and mobility sectors
• Ability to consistently deliver parts of complex projects or programmes to a high quality
• Ability to draft and contribute to proposals for new business
• Experience of contributing to thought leadership and knowledge management activities
• A first class or 2.1 degree from a leading institution
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen
• Evidence of strong problem‑solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to review and assess large volumes of technical and financial data and distil the key strategic insights
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed
• Able to adapt quickly in changing circumstances, be an active learner and build innovative solutions
• Structured thinking skills combined with creativity
• Ability to use MS Excel (essential) and other analytical tools (desirable) to prepare and undertake financial analysis

Qualifications & Experience

• A first class or 2.1 degree from a leading institution
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills
• Strong numerical capabilities combined with sound commercial acumen
• Evidence of strong problem‑solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to review and assess large volumes of technical and financial data and distil the key strategic insights
• Ability to evaluate complex challenges and deliver insightful recommendations that can be practically executed
• Able to adapt quickly in changing circumstances, be an active learner and build innovative solutions
• Structured thinking skills combined with creativity
• Ability to use MS Excel (essential) and other analytical tools (desirable) to prepare and undertake financial analysis

Desired Extras

• Current UK security clearance to Baseline Standard or above
• Consultancy / Professional services experience