KPMG LLP is an industry leading firm that serves clients on a variety of specialized projects that help them to work smarter, grow faster, and compete better. Why join our contract workforce?Interesting work: Deliver work that matters to you. We provide the opportunity to get involved in highly technical, complex and interesting projects where you can leverage your specific skillset and expertise to add value.Enrich your skills: Access to best-in-class technology, market intelligence and resources to advance your unique technical skills and expertise. Work alongside diverse, passionate and highly skilled professionals working together to drive innovation.Flexible opportunities: Find projects that match when and where you want to work. The opportunityWe are looking for a talented individuals at the Senior Consultant level to join KPMG’s Forensic Technology practice based in the GTA. The successful individual will be driven, and results oriented, with a strong focus on quality and technical skills. This individual will possess a strong background in computer forensics and cyber incident response. KPMG’s Forensic Technology team is one which has received tremendous investment and has been identified as a transformational part of the firm to deliver growth over the next five years. What you will do:As a consultant, you will be responsible for the execution of client engagements including the identification, acquisition, processing and analysis of digital information for e-discovery matters. You will work closely with your peers in the digital forensic and cyber security practices to provide a solid controls-based approach to evidence collection.Responsibilities:Assisting in organizing and maintaining Electronically Stored Information (ESI) to align to leading eDiscovery practices and compliance with Client requirements.Collaborate with clients to understand their eDiscovery needs and requirements. Act as a trusted advisor by recommending appropriate solutions and strategies to address their eDiscovery challenges.Take ownership of eDiscovery projects from initiation to completion. Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure the successful and timely completion of tasks.Oversee the identification, collection, and preservation of electronically stored information, ensuring data integrity and proper chain of custody.Manage the processing of collected data, including data culling, filtering, and data reduction techniques to reduce data volumes while preserving relevant information. This will include advising on leading practices, processes and procedures for the processing and culling of data in Nuix and Relativity.Support the document review lifecycle by employing various technologies to efficiently identify potentially responsive documents. This will include providing Relativity consulting services (relativity administration capability) and supporting clients during their eDiscovery review process.Advise clients on leading practices for implementing and managing legal holds to preserve potentially relevant information, ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements.Oversee the preparation and production of information for use in legal proceedings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to production deadlines.Implement quality control measures throughout the eDiscovery process to validate data accuracy and the defensibility of processes.Stay up-to-date with eDiscovery software, tools, and emerging technologies to optimize workflows and enhance efficiency.Conduct training sessions for clients to increase their understanding of eDiscovery processes and available technologies.Act as the lead technical liaison between case/engagement managers and Client teams to provide technical consulting services related to the eDiscovery processes (with a specialized knowledge of managing ESI).Experience/Skills:3-5 years of relevant experience in eDiscovery domain.Strong knowledge of eDiscovery process flow, document review and Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) cycle.Knowledge in Nuix, Relativity, RelativityOne and other eDiscovery platforms/tools.Knowledge and hands on experience in Microsoft Office 365 eDiscovery, Encase and FTK will be added value.Relativity Certifications like RCA, RelativityOne, and Nuix Certifications will be preferred.Extensive experience and knowledge on handling various filetypes.Understanding data properties such as data structure, file signatures, email threading and email pattern.Ability to multi-task, organizing workload independently, understanding prioritization of tasks across projects and ability to work in team as well as independently.Strong relationship management, analytical skills, problem solving, communication and presentation skills.Strong communication skills (written and verbal).Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.Candidate should have an interest in and an ability to rapidly learn new tools and technologies. For example, the candidate should be able to identify and work with new tools / technologies to plug and play on client projects as needed.Excellent understanding of the legal framework of eDiscovery, existing protocols, practices and relevant legal standards.A detailed knowledge of forensic procedures for analysis, processing and tracking of collected data - media logging, chain of custody, hashing/integrity, and similar processes.Demonstrated skills in project management and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.A professional, collaborative and client-oriented attitude. Keys to your success:KPMG individuals deliver impact, seek growth and inspire trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business. Our Values, the KPMG way:Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters. KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to your success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about our individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support at email:
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