Risk Consulting Senior Associate

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Temporary Senior Associate - Global Banking Risk Consulting (Risk & Controls)

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced professionals to join our rapidly growing Global Banking Risk Consulting Practice, focused on Risk and Controls Consulting. As a Temporary Senior Associate, you will work alongside a diverse, high-performing team serving leading U.S. and global banking institutions. This role offers exposure to complex banking environments, opportunities to develop technical expertise, and the ability to contribute to significant risk and controls initiatives across the financial services industry.

As part of RSM's Process Risk and Controls Consulting practice, you will support the execution of client engagements, evaluate processes and controls, perform testing, identify risk exposures, and assist in developing practical recommendations for remediation and process improvement.

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Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

Execute risk and controls consulting engagements for global banking clients.

Assess the design and operating effectiveness of business process and operational controls.

Perform walkthroughs, document processes, identify risks, and evaluate control environments.

Execute testing of key controls and document results in accordance with engagement methodologies.

Identify control deficiencies and assist in developing practical remediation recommendations.

Review policies, procedures, standards, and supporting documentation to evaluate compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.

Analyze and interpret testing results and assist in communicating findings to engagement teams and client stakeholders.

Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported workpapers and client deliverables.

Support process improvement, control enhancement, and risk mitigation initiatives.

Collaborate with engagement teams to meet project objectives and client deadlines.

Client Service

Build and maintain professional relationships with client personnel and engagement teams.

Participate in client meetings, walkthroughs, and status discussions.

Communicate engagement status, risks, observations, and testing results effectively.

Contribute to a positive client experience through responsiveness and quality execution.

Qualifications

Required

Experience in audit, internal audit, risk consulting, compliance, or internal controls within financial services or global banking environments.

Experience performing risk assessments, control evaluations, and testing activities.

Understanding of internal control concepts, risk management frameworks, and banking operations.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to interpret and communicate technical concepts to various audiences.

Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established deadlines.

Preferred

Experience supporting large U.S. or global banking institutions.

Public accounting or professional services experience.

Professional certification or progress toward certification such as CPA, CIA, CRCM, CAMS, or similar.

Experience with regulatory remediation, internal audit, operational risk, SOX, or risk and control reviews.

Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Ability to travel based on client and business needs.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

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 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

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

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.

Compensation Range: $26 - $40 per hour