Consultant - Financial Institution Advisory

Responsibilities Work directly with senior professionals to execute various financial institution advisory projects related to financial risk management including credit risk, valuation, capital planning, and stress-testing, liquidity, resolution planning, and model risk management. Functional areas of work encompass regulatory, risk and controls; finance and accounting; technology enablement; and business process optimization. Works on data intensive projects, including analytics, governance, and manipulation, to support a variety of financial risk initiatives. Plan and manage all aspects or certain aspects of client engagements depending on their size and complexity. Delegate assignments to staff, instruct and monitor progress, and review work product for completeness and accuracy. Develop analyses and financial models using transactional data and/or financial data. Generate client deliverables and make valuable contributions to expert reports. Manage client relationships and communicate results and work products as appropriate. Demonstrate creativity and efficient use of relevant software tools, analytical methods and computer models to develop solutions. Participate in group practice meetings, contribute to business development initiatives and office functions such as staff training and recruiting. Prioritize assignments and responsibilities in order to meet goals and deadlines. Financial Industry / Product Knowledge Banking (community / regional / money center / international / international branch) Mortgage (originators, servicers, secondary marketing, GSEs) Auto Finance Student Loans Commercial Loans Equipment Finance Deposits Capital Markets Derivatives Structured Products Insurance Capital Planning Liquidity Planning Functional Capabilities Risk and Control Assessments. Process mapping/flows. Assessment of compliance with consumer regulations (CFPB / OCC / Federal Reserve / State Law Requirements). Business process remediation. Consumer compliance testing and financial harm analysis. Business analysts (user requirement development / user acceptance testing); Credit risk management. Financial risk management. Quantitative analytics. Valuation of financial instruments. Project / program managers.

AML / BSA / KYC / OFAC.

BCBS 239.

Capital planning and stress testing. Capital markets compliance; and / or,R, SAS, Python and/or SQL programmers. RPA, current knowledge of AI used for segmentation, pricing/complaint analysis. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or a related field; alternatively, completion of a five-year accelerated accounting program, or a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree is highly preferred. Minimum two to four (2-4) years of relevant experience in an accounting or Big Four consulting firm, specializing in audit, forensics, or dispute and damages matters. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or documented progress toward obtaining the CPA, is important for long-term career advancement. Demonstrated proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Thorough grasp of accounting principles and financial statements, such as GAAP, along with understanding how debits and credits relate to the statement of cash flow, income statement, balance sheet, and trial balance. Prior work experience with a focus on financial services in a consulting environment preferred. Strong PowerPoint presentation skills/techniques. Ability to create decks and agendas that provide robust transparency as to project status. Proven capability with MS Excel. A desire to expand those capabilities is required, as is the ability to train others to use such tools. Desire and ability to manage processes and other more junior staff, as necessary. Commitment to producing high quality analyses and attention to details. Keen interest in economic or financial analyses and research. Strong verbal and written communication skills; and Desire to work within a team environment. Ability to travel to client sites on demand is required. Salary: $100,000 - $145,000 per year Candidate must be able to submit verification of his/her legal right to work in the U.S., without company sponsorship. BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr BRG