FS Consulting, Fintech & Innovation Consultant (Senior Associate - Manager)

Function(s): Advisory Work Type: Permanent Start Date for Applications: 30 Jun 2026 **Closing Date for Applications:**KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 138 countries and territories with more than 276,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.

Job Description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Fintech & Innovation Consultant to join our Financial Services Consulting – Fintech & Ventures team in Singapore. In this role, you will work with banks, regulators, and fintech companies to drive strategic transformation and innovation. You’ll help clients navigate the convergence of finance and technology by developing growth strategies, market entry plans, partnerships, and digital business models that leverage fintech solutions for competitive advantage. This position requires a blend of strategic thinking and practical execution: as a consultant, you will conduct analyses and support project delivery, while as a Manager you will lead projects and guide teams to deliver results and manage client relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Advisory for Fintech Initiatives: Lead and support consulting engagements focused on fintech strategy, digital transformation, and innovation in financial services. Advise clients on developing and executing strategies for fintech-driven growth, new digital product launches, and market entry or expansion, including assessing market opportunities, competitive positioning, and regulatory implications

Business Model & Partnership Development: Work closely with client executives to design and refine business models and value propositions for financial products and services. This may involve evaluating partnership strategies between banks and fintechs, digital platform strategies, or ecosystem development (e.g. API/open banking partnerships, corporate venture investments in fintech, creating multi-sided platforms). Help clients identify opportunities for revenue growth, improved customer engagement and operational efficiency through fintech solutions
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Market and Trend Analysis: Keep up to date with fintech and broader financial services innovation industry trends (such as digital banking, payments innovation, AI, digital assets, e-commerce, Insurtech, RegTech etc.) and provide thought leadership on how these trends impact clients’ businesses and strategy. Conduct market research and fintech landscape analysis to inform client strategy engagements, including competitor benchmarking and regulatory trend analysis
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Solution Design & Implementation: Translate strategic recommendations into actionable plans. For example, develop roadmaps for fintech implementation (covering operating model changes, technology enablement, and organizational implications). For Manager-level hires, responsibilities include project managing large-scale strategy engagements – structuring work plans, facilitating client workshops, coordinating cross-functional KPMG and client teams, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables. Consultants will contribute by performing critical analysis (financial model, process mapping, etc.), drafting client reports, and working closely with managers to execute project tasks
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• Client & Team Engagement: Collaborate with KPMG partners and senior leaders in proposals and business development for fintech or innovation related opportunities. Build strong client relationships by understanding client needs in the fintech/innovation domain and delivering insightful, value-added solutions. Support internal practice development by developing poin