Recruitment Brochure 2010 Final Copy

Your opportunitiesin the Cayman Islands

KPMG IN THE CAYMAN ISLANDS

© 2010 KPMG, a Cayman Islands partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG InternationalCooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved.

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© 2010 KPMG, a Cayman Islands partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMGInternational Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. All rights reserved.


1Opportunities in the Cayman Islands

Contents

Why come to the Cayman Islands?Relaxed, Friendly, Safe

Your LifeLifestyle

Your CareerFast-track career growth opportunities

Our CultureEnjoy different cultural activities

Our CommunityWe are committed to our communities



Why come to theCayman Islands?




There are a number of reasons formoving to the Cayman Islands,whether it's to further your career,experience a different culture,enjoy the laid back lifestyle, ortake advantage of the rewards

KPMG in the Cayman Islands has to offer.

The Cayman Islands are located in thewestern part of the Caribbean and are aBritish Overseas Territory. Made up of threeislands, Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac andLittle Cayman, these islands offer diversecultural experiences. The temperature is fairlyconsistent, usually reflecting a high of 90degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. Witha constant breeze and brilliant sunshine,these islands are paradise.

Grand Cayman is the largest of the threeislands and is home to the world famouswhite sands of 7 Mile Beach. The Islandboasts some of the best dive sites in theworld with incredible underwater visibilityand virtually no currents. There are shoredives from numerous locations and boatdives going daily to the north wall, wherethe sea floor drops over 6,000 ft. Theseattractions, along with the islands’ affluentculture and friendly and safe environmentleads to a thriving tourism industry.

The Cayman Islands are not just a tourist hotspot but one of the world's largest financialcentres, home to the majority of the world'shedge funds and the second largest domicilefor captive insurance.

The Cayman Islands offer numerousopportunities to help you reward yourself byenhancing your career and enriching your life.

Relaxed, friendly, safe

Fast FactsComposition

Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman

Location

Western Caribbean, about 150 milessouth of Cuba, 480 miles southwest ofMiami, 180 miles northwest of Jamaica

Capital

George Town, in southwest Grand Cayman

Size

Grand Cayman: length - 22 miles;average width 4 miles Cayman Brac: length - 12 miles;average width 1.5 miles Little Cayman: length - 10 miles;average width just over 1 mile

Population

Estimated 57,000 (year end 2008)

Main Industries

Financial Services, Tourism

Political Status

Overseas Territory of the UnitedKingdom (i.e. British dependency)

Public Holidays

11 public holidays per year



Your Life




Fast FactsOcean

Water temperature ranges between78-82 degrees Fahrenheit or 25-28degrees Celsius in the winter monthsand 82-86 Fahrenheit or 28-30 Celsiusin the summer months

Commuting

10 - 30 minute maximum commute

Weather

Averages of 88 degrees Fahrenheit or 31.1 Celsius year round

Sporting Associations

Over 30 sporting associations andclubs on the island

Annual Races

Over 11 annual races every yearincluding Marathons, Triathlons andcommunity events

Restaurants and Bars

Over 120 restaurants, bars andnightclubs

Lifestyle

The lifestyle offered in theCayman Islands is relaxed,friendly and safe, providing one of the Caribbean's higheststandards of living and one of the lowest crime rates.

Grand Cayman hosts the majority of thepopulation and residents are surrounded bybeauty, friendly outgoing people and anabundance of activities. The island is idealfor sports enthusiasts, offering a multitudeof both team and individual sports reflectingthe many cultural influences on the island.Theatres, concert halls, restaurants andgalleries provide local and internationalentertainment for everyone to enjoy.

Cayman is also a central point for travelling.Direct flights to Jamaica, Cuba, CentralAmerica, United States and UnitedKingdom are available. Flights depart dailyto many of these destinations giving youthe opportunity to explore other regions ofthe world.

Things you can do…

• Dive or Snorkel - experience someof the worlds’ most beautiful reefs

• Sports - rugby, soccer, softball, tennis,squash, cricket, golf, yoga and dance

• Gyms - over six gyms offering freeweights, training, cardio equipmentand classes

• Fishing, Boating and Sailing

• Theatres and Galleries - experiencelocal art, photography, music and acting

• Restaurant and Bars - offering cuisinefrom all corners of the world.

• Concerts - local and internationalentertainment



Your Career




Fast-track careergrowth opportunities

Fast FactsKPMG in the Cayman Islands

Largest big four organisation on the island

Number of partners

13

Number of staff

Over 200 employees

Services

Audit, Tax, Advisory

Hedge Funds

Cayman is one of the leading hedge funds jurisdictions with an estimated 80 percent domiciled in the Cayman Islands

Captive Insurance

The second largest offshore centre forcaptive insurance

Structured Finance

One of the world's leading providers for structured finance transactions

Banking

Major banking centre including over 40 of the world's top 50 banks

KPMG in the Cayman Islandscan help provide you with in-depth industry training andexciting career progression in the world's fifth largestfinancial centre. We

encourage creativity and welcome newtalent which can be tested throughchallenging and exciting work.

Grand Cayman is the main hub of theFinancial Services Industry encompassingbanking, structured finance, hedge funds,captive insurance, vessel registration,company management and trusts. TheCayman Islands are a tax-free jurisdictionwhich means there is no income,inheritance, sales, corporation, capital gainsor withholding taxes. The islands arecurrently the number one jurisdiction forHedge Funds, in terms of funds formedand net assets held by these funds.

Along with the growing hedge fundsindustry, the Cayman Islands alsoprovides a continually evolving captiveinsurance and a developing reinsurancemarket. The Islands are the leadingdomicile for health care captiveinsurance companies.

Structured finance has become anestablished part of the investmentuniverse and Cayman is a leadingjurisdiction of choice in this area. You cangain exposure to a diversified spectrum ofglobal structured finance transactions.

The Cayman Islands Stock Exchange(CSX) was established in 1997 and hasgained international recognition. TheCSX has become a key player in thelisting of hedge funds, mutual funds,

specialist debt securities and otherspecialty products.

KPMG in the Cayman Islands has positionsavailable from Senior Accountant to Senior Manager across our the range of our services. We are committed to the recruitment, development andretention of talented staff which can bedemonstrated by the fact that we were the first organisation in the Caribbean to receive the Investor in People Award.



Our Culture




Enjoy differentcultural activities

Fast FactsNational Bird

Grand Cayman Parrot

National Flower

Wild Banana Orchid

National Tree

Silver Thatch Palm

National Song

Beloved Isle Cayman

National Motto

“He hath founded it upon the seas”

Discovered

Christopher Columbus on May 10, 1503

Islands’ First Name

Las Tortugas after the numerous seaturtles founded on the islands

Nationalities

Over 92 different nationalities. Themajority of the population is Caymanian,Jamaican, British, American, Canadian,Filipino, and South American.

The Cayman Islands isextremely rich in cultureoffering a number of localfestivals, cultural activities and diverse cuisine. GrandCayman is a tourist

destination of choice and features a large number of hotels, spas, restaurantsand nightlife. The islands offer a delicatebalance between preserving their naturalbeauty and maintaining the country'sstatus as one of the worlds’ leadingtourism and financial centres. The islands preserve their cultural heritage by continuing tradition through localfestival. They also offer cultural - experiences not indigenous to the islands.With over 92 different nationalities,residents are provided with a unique mix ofcultures from all over the world.

Things to Do…

• Botanic Park - only Blue Iguanabreeding in the world

• International Jazz Festival

• Taste of Cayman gathers numerousrestaurants for a food extravaganza

• The annual Agricultural Showshowcases the islands true heritage

• Pirates Week Festival has become the country's largest celebration over the last 30 years

• Gimistory is a story-telling festivalfeaturing international and localstory tellers

• Batabano Carnival is a four day eventwhich includes parades, soca music,dancing and local cuisine

• Rundown is a popular local showfeaturing skits and music, high-lighting local talent

• Boatswain’s Beach – view the arrayof turtles, sharks, fish and a numberof other indigenous animals



Our Community



11 Opportunities in the Cayman Islands

KPMG in the Cayman Islandsfollows KPMG’s core values,including “We are committedto our communities.”Commitment to the localcommunity is taken seriously

in the Cayman Islands with a largenumber of not-for-profit organisationsdedicated to helping the local community.KPMG in the Cayman Islands employeesare given the opportunity to participate in these local community activities byproviding them with the information and resources necessary to volunteer.Becoming actively involved helps staffgain fresh perspectives; enhance theirskills; and allows them to work with a broad range of p eople. We offerassistance to over 30 local charities and not-for-profit organisations, andconsumes responsibly to help protect the environment in which we live.

Recently KPMG in the Cayman Islandshas developed a community committee,dedicated to funding and assisting localcommunity activities. Their goal is to useour resources to target and fund specificnot-for-profit organisations and events.We also have a social committeededicated to the internal communityproviding a list of yearly activities andevents for employees to enjoy.

We are committed to our communities

KPMG in the Cayman IslandsCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR):

• Young Caymanian Leadership Award (YCLA)

• National disaster recovery through fund-raising

• Make a Difference Day (MADD)

• Cayman Islands Cancer Society –Stride Against Cancer Walk

• Hedge Funds Care Cayman

• Our Angels Foundation

• Golden Apple Teacher Awards

• Central Caribbean MarineInstitute(CCMI) Ocean Literacy Program

• National Gallery

• Cayman Islands Little League Association

• Cayman Islands Junior Achievement

• Cayman Islands Hospice

• Chamber of Commerce – Earth Week Clean-up

• KPMG swim meet



Abbie Gamble

T: +1 345 914 [email protected]

Cindy Reid

T: +1 345 914 [email protected]

Our Values

We lead by example

We work together

We respect the individual

We seek the facts and provide insight

We are open and honest in our communication

We are committed to our communities

Above all, we act with integrity

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The information contained herein is of a general nature and is not intended to address the circumstancesof any particular individual or entity. Although we endeavor to provide accurate and timely information,there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date it is received or that it willcontinue to be accurate in the future. No one should act on such information without appropriateprofessional advice after a thorough examination of the particular situation. KPMG and the KPMG logoare registered trademarks of KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.

The information reflected in this document was obtained from The Economics and Statistics Office (ESO),a department of the Government of the Cayman Islands, www.eso.ky, 2010.

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