KPMG is one of the "Big Four" global professional services firms, providing a comprehensive range of audit, tax, and advisory services. Operating as a network of independent member firms in over 140 countries, the organization employs hundreds of thousands of professionals and serves major corporations, governments, and non-profits across diverse sectors including financial services, technology, and healthcare.

In Spain, KPMG maintains a robust presence with a network of offices in major economic hubs, making it a key player in the Spanish professional services market. The firm is a significant recruiter of international talent, particularly within its technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation divisions, where English is frequently used. For international professionals, KPMG Spain offers structured career progression and a multicultural environment that facilitates integration into the local business landscape.

KPMG was formed in 1987 through the merger of Peat Marwick International and Klynveld Main Goerdeler. Its history dates back to the late 19th century through the founding work of its namesakes: Klynveld, Peat, Marwick, and Goerdeler.

For international professionals

KPMG Spain operates 16 offices across the country, providing opportunities in cities beyond just Madrid and Barcelona.
The firm has a strong focus on digital innovation, frequently hiring for specialized roles in AI, Cloud Infrastructure, and Data Analytics.
They offer structured 'Graduate' and 'Rocket' programs which are excellent entry points for international junior professionals.
English is often the primary working language for international client projects and technology-focused departments.
The company supports internal global mobility, making it easier for employees to transfer between international member firms.

Manager / Senior Manager - Governance, Risk & Compliance - Barcelona

KPMG

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

What will you be able to do?

KPMG is undergoing a significant expansion process in its GRC area, where we are looking for a Manager profile with consolidated experience who wants to join our team at one of the world's leading professional services firms. Specifically, we help our clients with risk management and internal control services, internal audit, and regulatory compliance.
We are looking for professionals who currently hold Manager positions or equivalents in consulting firms or GRC areas, with demonstrable experience leading projects, teams, and client relationships autonomously.

The role involves not only delivery management, but also active participation in business development, including the generation of opportunities and participation in sales processes.

The manager's role includes the participation and execution of projects related to our service areas:
Lead projects and teams, ensuring correct execution, delivery quality, and client management.
Drive business generation, including the identification of opportunities, preparation of proposals, and active participation in sales processes (RFPs / pitches) with clients.
Identify the risks affecting their strategy and compliance objectives, and help them face them by defining risk assessment and management models.
Design or review the internal control processes and systems of the company's main business cycles, with the aim of making them more robust and allowing them to be more agile while guaranteeing the reliability of financial information.
Respond to recent national and international regulations and corporate governance recommendations, helping the company define and implement Compliance and comprehensive control Models (regarding criminal law, corruption, competition, tax, data protection, etc.) to comply with them.
Establish the internal audit function within the organization and prepare or assist in the execution of its work plan.
Implement digital approaches in risk management and data analytics in business control processes.
You will be able to work with the main companies across all sectors of activity, getting to know their operations and business model in detail, sharing your day-to-day with a team with multiple technical and functional capabilities from which to learn constantly.
We highly value innovative ideas from all professionals on the team.
We also offer you the possibility to participate in parallel in several initiatives related to Digitalization and Transformation that allow for the design of novel solutions and services for our clients.

What do you need to know?

Education: Business Administration, Business Administration + Law, Economics, or Engineering.
Relevant and demonstrable experience in responsibility positions equivalent to Manager, preferably acquired in GRC consulting or similar functions.
Demonstrable experience leading end-to-end projects and managing teams autonomously.
Active experience in business development: identification of opportunities, preparation of proposals, and participation in sales processes (RFPs / pitches).
Ability to maintain conversations with clients of both a technical and commercial nature.
Optimal knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power Point. Use of data analytics tools is highly valued.
High level of English.
High level of communication with top-tier clients.
Team management capability.

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¿Qué podrás hacer?

KPMG se encuentra en un importante proceso de expansión de su área de GRC donde buscamos un perfil de Manager con experiencia consolidada que quiera incorporarse en nuestro equipo, en una de las firmas de servicios profesionales líderes a nivel mundial. En concreto ayudamos a nuestros clientes en servicios de gestión de riesgos y control interno, auditoría interna y cumplimiento normativo.
Buscamos profesionales que actualmente ocupen posiciones de Manager o equivalentes en firmas de consultoría o áreas de GRC, con experiencia demostrable liderando proyectos, equipos y la relación con cliente de forma autónoma.

El rol implica no solo la gestión de delivery, sino también la participación activa en el desarrollo comercial, incluyendo la generación de oportunidades y participación en procesos de venta.

El rol del manager incluye la participación y ejecución de proyectos relacionados con nuestras áreas de servicio:
Liderar proyectos y equipos, asegurando la correcta ejecución, calidad del delivery y gestión del cliente.
Impulsar la generación de negocio, incluyendo la identificación de oportunidades, preparación de propuestas y participación activa en procesos de venta (RFPs / pitches) con clientes.
Identificar los riesgos que afectan a su estrategia y objetivos de cumplimiento, y ayudarles a enfrentarse a ellos con la definición de modelos de evaluación y gestión de riesgos.
Diseñar o revisar los procesos y sistemas de control interno de los principales ciclos de negocio de la compañía, con el objetivo de hacerlos más robustos y permitirles ser más ágiles garantizando la fiabilidad de la información financiera.
Dar respuesta a las recientes regulaciones nacionales e internacionales y recomendaciones de buen gobierno corporativo, ayudando a la compañía a definir e implantar Modelos de Compliance y control integral (en materia penal, corrupción, competencia, fiscal, protección de datos, etc) para cumplir con las mismas.
Establecer la función de auditoría interna en la organización y elaborar o asistir en la realización de su plan de trabajo.
Implementar enfoques digitales en la gestión de los riesgos y de analítica de datos en los procesos de control del negocio.
Podrás trabajar con las principales compañías de todos los sectores de actividad, y conocer al detalle su operativa y su modelo de negocio, compartiendo tu día a día con un equipo con múltiples capacidades técnicas y funcionales del que aprender constantemente.
Valoramos muy positivamente las ideas innovadoras de todos los profesionales del equipo.
Te ofrecemos además la posibilidad de participar de manera paralela en varias iniciativas relacionadas con la Digitalización y Transformación que permitan el diseño de soluciones y servicios novedosos a nuestros clientes.

¿Qué necesitas saber?

Formación: ADE, ADE + Derecho, Economía o Ingeniería.
Experiencia relevante y demostrable en posiciones de responsabilidad equivalentes a Manager, adquirida preferentemente en consultoría GRC o funciones similares.
Experiencia demostrable liderando proyectos end-to-end y gestionando equipos de forma autónoma.
Experiencia activa en desarrollo de negocio: identificación de oportunidades, elaboración de propuestas y participación en procesos de venta (RFPs / pitches).
Capacidad para mantener conversaciones con cliente de carácter tanto técnico como comercial.
Óptimo conocimiento de Word, Excel y Power Point. Muy valorable uso de herramientas de analítica de datos.
Nivel de inglés alto.
Alto nivel de de interlocución con clientes de primer nivel.
Capacidad de gestión de equipos.