Director, Automotive Operations Risk Management

KPMG LLP provides audit, tax and advisory services to a broad range of clients. KPMG’s commitment to quality is demonstrated in our disciplined delivery approach and use of cross-functional teams. Advisory Services professionals strive to help clients improve business performance, comply with regulatory requirements and achieve sustainable value over time. Our approach incorporates the balancing of risk and control considerations with the more traditional performance and cost factors. Advisory professionals are also able to provide clients with relevant industry and functional skills where they need them most. We are currently seeking an Operations Risk Management Director, to join us in our Detroit office, focused on the Automotive industry. Other Midwest offices will also be considered.Operational Risk Management (ORM) Services professionals assist our clients as they work to improve business performance and manage risk. ORM focuses on physical operations such as manufacturing, distribution, logistics, procurement, sourcing, and inventory management. Our teams of professionals perform reviews of operations, identifying and assessing opportunities for improvement in process, organization, technology risks and control.Responsibilities:
Lead in the growth of the practice unit by performing business development activities that can result in new business acquisition in support of business plan objectives

Build long-term business relationships with key executives and network in professional organizations or affiliations

Contribute thought leadership to the development and evolution of methodologies and intellectual capital including publishing articles, whitepapers or performing research in support of firm initiatives

Direct and manage client engagements

Help ensure practice unit compliance of firm mandated polices and practice unit administrative responsibilities

Provide mentoring and career development feedback to team members and client staff that can contribute to their continued growth and development
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
Ten years of experience working in the Automotive industry and/or previous management advisory experience

Significant project experience in one or more of the following areas: Finance, Captive Finance, Aftermarket, Manufacturing and assembly operations, Business Development and Marketing, or production control, logistics, and supply chain

Able to connect with senior executives of leading organizations to generate new business relationships and projects

Able to create succinct qualitative and quantitative work and handle multiple projects with minimal supervision

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university

Able to travel at least 30 percent of the timeKPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.Interested? Please send your resume referencing Code 06819050. We strongly encourage you to apply online at