Risk Consulting Senior Associate - Financial Services Risk a

Senior Associate, Financial Services Risk Consulting Practice

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As a senior associate in RSM's growing Financial Services Risk Consulting Practice, you will have the opportunity to 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 in which we operate will provide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities.

In the Financial Services Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit Practice we frequently work as or alongside a client's internal audit function, the chief risk officer or risk function, Sarbanes-Oxley project team, lender field examination teams and various other members of management tasked with managing risk. Our advisors help our clients with identifying and prioritizing risk and leveraging process and controls to reduce risk exposure.

Key Responsibilities

Contributions to Firm Culture

Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members. Maintain a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Conduct yourself in a professional manner. Work collaboratively with others and show an interest in learning from more experienced team members. Be open to new ideas and challenges, and help foster a culture that encourages people to ask questions, seek diverse perspectives, and challenge those around you. Develop executive presence through interactions with management within RSM and our clients. Develop meaningful relationships with client personnel and colleagues. Support RSM's goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions.

Client Experience

Learn about the financial services industry and clients that we serve in the middle and upper market and leverage your understanding to become your clients' trusted advisor. Interact with client process owners and external stakeholders while executing your role. Demonstrate critical thinking skill in gathering and processing information about a client's business, strategy, culture, competitive positioning, and operations in order 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 implements and coaches associates on foundational industry policies, procedures, and work-programs. Owns process level client relationships and collaboration 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 draft 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.