Senior Associate, Risk Consulting - Financial Services

Position Overview As a senior associate in RSM’s growing Financial Services Risk Consulting Practice, you will draw from your experience and knowledge while continuing to grow your leadership skills through a high degree of client and financial services industry exposure, career development and mentorship opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture. The fast‑paced and dynamic environment will provide daily challenges and exciting opportunities. In this practice we frequently work as or alongside a client’s internal audit function, chief risk officer or risk function, Sarbanes‑Oxley project team, lender field examination teams and other management tasked with managing risk. Our advisors help clients identify and prioritize risk and leverage process and controls to reduce risk exposure. Key Responsibilities Contribute to firm culture by modeling the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members. Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Conduct yourself in a professional manner. Work collaboratively with others and show interest in learning from more experienced team members. Be open to new ideas and challenges, fostering a culture that encourages people to ask questions, seek diverse perspectives and challenge those around them. Develop executive presence through interactions with management within RSM and clients. Develop meaningful relationships with client personnel and colleagues. Support RSM’s diversity and inclusion goals by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity and values varied perspectives in arriving at solutions. Client Experience Learn about the financial services industry and clients we serve in the middle and upper market and leverage your understanding to become clients’ trusted advisor. Interact with client process owners and external stakeholders while executing your role. Demonstrate critical thinking in gathering and processing information about a client’s business, strategy, culture, competitive positioning, and operations to assist with risk assessment. Exhibit basic knowledge of key industry fundamentals, regulatory environment, and terminology. Identify current and relevant industry thought leadership and share with clients as relevant. Independently implement and coach associates on foundational industry policies, procedures, and work programs. Own process‑level client relationships and collaborate with external stakeholders. Prepare/Review initial drafts and follow‑ups on client request lists. Participate in risk assessment management interviews. Update risk assessment models and complete initial drafts of identified risks. Prepare and conduct tests of the operating effectiveness of clients’ internal controls. Draft test plans or work programs for review by senior members of the team. Create/review narratives or flowcharts for a process. Identify and review all risks and controls for a process as needed. Perform first‑level review of staff work for accuracy, completeness, and well‑reasoned conclusions. Manage budgets and provide accurate analysis of estimates to engagement leaders. Review and complete status documents for client delivery. Prepare initial draft of reports. Talent Experience Encourage colleagues to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results in a team environment. Proactively seek opportunities to learn from or teach team members, build a coaching/mentoring network and take advantage of training opportunities to expand skills and leadership capability. Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form. Commit to self‑development in response to constructive feedback received. Provide assistance, guidance, and feedback to associates assigned to work with you. Support recruiting efforts by understanding and promoting the RSM brand. Business Development Participate in relevant industry associations and learning/development events to build industry perspective and contacts. Gain knowledge of key fundamentals, regulatory environment, and terminology for your relevant industries. Build an internal network and become aware of other services provided by the firm. Position Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting or related business discipline. Minimum of 2 years of experience in audit, internal audit, or related internal control positions. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in professional writing, spreadsheet and presentation creation tools. Exposure to data analytics tools is preferred. 2 years of experience working for a capital markets, asset management or specialty lending institution, consulting firm, or regulatory agency, in internal audit, model validation, or controls testing. Qualified to pursue a job‑relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CIA). Ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively with others in‑person and remotely. Openness to workday flexibility, agility, remote work environment, leveraging new tools. Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing. Effective time management and prioritization skills. Benefits and Compensation We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people, including flexibility in your schedule to balance life’s demands while serving clients. Learn more about our total rewards at Compensation Range: $77,700 - $146,900. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance. All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, creed, sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances, sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing), gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, national origin, ancestry, familial or marital status, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, political affiliation, medical condition (including family and medical leave), domestic violence victim status, past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service, US Military/Veteran status, pre‑disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send us an email at View email address on click.appcast.io. RSM does not intend to hire entry‑level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e., F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college/university graduate possessing 1‑2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate. RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information. At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. #J-18808-Ljbffr RSM US LLP