Director - Intelligent Risk Management (IRM) Risk Consulting

Director, Intelligent Risk Management (IRM)

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

RSM US LLP is seeking an experienced and visionary Director, Intelligent Risk Management (IRM) to help lead and scale our IRM capability within Risk Advisory Services. This role focuses on transforming how organizations manage IT risk, controls, and regulatory compliance through operating model optimization, advanced technology enablement, and integrated risk visibility. The ideal candidate brings deep risk advisory expertise, strong executive presence, and a practice‑building mindset.

Scope of Services:

• Lead IRM engagements focused on IT risk, controls transformation, and regulatory optimization across mid‑market and large organizations.
• Deliver IRM services including IT controls operating model design, control rationalization, continuous monitoring, GRC enablement, and automation.
• Drive integration across risk, tax, finance, and IT functions to reduce cost and improve coverage.
• Collaborate with national and regional leadership, managing complex stakeholder environments across client organizations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and oversee IRM programs from strategy and design through execution and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational cost reduction by transforming IT controls operating processes and delivery models.
• Design and implement scalable IRM operating models leveraging nearshore/offshore resources.
• Enhance risk coverage by aligning control structures across multiple regulatory and risk frameworks.
• Improve visibility and decision‑making by enabling integrated risk views through GRC platforms, automation, analytics, and AI.
• Build, mentor, and manage high‑performing IRM teams at the local, regional, and national level.
• Own senior client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
• Contribute to the execution of the Risk Advisory Services strategy and IRM growth plan.
• Further RSM's brand by serving as a visible spokesperson and thought leader at industry and professional events.
• Integrate and model RSM's core values in all client, people, and practice initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in IT risk management, internal audit, compliance, or risk consulting.
• Proven experience leading large, complex risk or controls transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of IT control frameworks and regulatory standards (e.g., SOX, COSO, COBIT, ISO, NIST).
• Experience implementing or optimizing GRC platforms and control automation solutions.
• Demonstrated success in operating model design, cost optimization, and delivery transformation.
• Strong understanding of consulting engagement economics (utilization, staffing, billing, margin).

Certifications Preferred:

• CISA
• CISSP
• CPA
• PMP
• CRISC

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Strategic, analytical, and innovative problem solver.
• Executive‑level communicator with strong client presence.
• Proven people leader and talent developer.
• Practice‑builder with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to translate complex risk concepts into actionable business insights.