I am looking at jobs in KMPG's IT Advisory function and am a bit confused with the grading structure. I have seen jobs for Assistant Manager, Manager, Senior Manager, Advisor, Senior Advisor and Executive Advisor. So what's the difference between Advisor and Manager?

Basically it works as follows:Consultant/advisor/assistant manager are all the same.Manager/executive advisor are the same

Here are kpmg formal gradings:Grade E - AssociateGrade D - Consultant/Advisor/Assistant ManagerGrade C - Executive Advisor/ManagerGrade B - Principle Advisor/Senior Manager/Associate DirectorGrade A - DirectorGrade P - Partner i.e. Noob

The grades in KPMG's Advisory function are:PartnerA = DirectorB = Principal Advisor = Senior ManagerC = Executive Advisor = ManagerD = Advisor = Assistant ManagerE = Analyst = Graduate Trainee(there is also associate partner and associate director).

Where does Associate Director fit in? Senior Manager?Any guidance on base+package?

[quote]Where does Associate Director fit in? Senior Manager?Any guidance on base+package?[/quote]Its the old skool name for senior manager, at least that what was in the email sings for kpmg senior mangers who had been at that grade for 200 years.Use Glassdoor.com to get a feel for indicative salary expectations

I am going for a final round for advisory manager OR senior manager (as per initial feedback)Can anyone comment what are the key things to demonstrate for SM? (i.e. what is delta between M & SM )Also, what are utilization rates for the two levels, and is it typically working on one or several projects at the time.Thanks!

I am going for a final round for advisory manager OR senior manager (as per initial feedback)Can anyone comment what are the key things to demonstrate for SM? (i.e. what is delta between M & SM )Also, what are utilization rates for the two levels, and is it typically working on one or several projects at the time.Thanks!