Associate – Process Risk and Controls Solutions (Financial Services)

As an associate in RSM’s growing Process Risk and Controls Practice, you will have the opportunity to develop into a seasoned consultant 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 Process Risk and Controls Practice we frequently work as or alongside a client’s internal audit function, the chief risk officer or risk function, Sarbanes-Oxley project team, 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

• Develop meaningful relationships with team members

• 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 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

• Prepare initial drafts and follow-ups on client request lists

• Draft narratives or flowcharts and perform initial identification of controls

• Conduct tests of the operating effectiveness of clients’ internal controls using test plans or work programs that have been written by senior members of the team

• Identify issues in the testing performed, such as deficiencies, observations, and recommendations

• Understand the purpose and objectives of internal/external project status updates and provide relevant inputs

• Proactively make oneself aware of white papers, webinars, and live events that are available to clients

Talent Experience

• Challenge yourself to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results while working within a team environment

• Proactively seek out opportunities to learn from team members, build a coaching/mentoring network and take advantage of training opportunities to continually 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

• Support recruiting efforts by understanding and promoting the RSM brand

Business Development

• Stay current on recent events pertaining to your respective clients and related industries

• Participate in relevant industry associations and learning/development events to start building industry perspective and contacts

• 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

• 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