Manager – Process Risk And Controls Solutions (financial Services)

Manager, Process Risk and Controls Practice

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

As a manager in RSM's growing Process Risk and Controls 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 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

Collaborate with colleagues across a variety of levels and disciplines to develop and deliver innovative solutions that provide value to clients

Maintain agility to adapt quickly to shifting needs, demands, technology solutions, or process changes and assist others in adapting to change

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

Leverage understanding of industry trends and business acumen to think critically about complex challenges and propose dynamic solutions

Identify current and relevant financial services industry thought leadership to share with the client

Own management level relationships, and interact with C-suite group. Drive collaboration with external stakeholders

Lead risk assessment management interviews and development of internal audit plan

Perform review of the deliverables including process narratives/flowcharts, risks and control gaps, suggested remediation and process improvement

Lead formal closing meetings with clients to share and confirm deliverables

Maintain overall responsibility for engagement economics and manage expectations around billing, monitoring, and collections

Demonstrate effective delegation strategies by managing multiple clients, projects, and teams simultaneously with the goal of overseeing a book of business

Talent Experience

Encourage colleagues to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results while working within a team environment

Manage, motivate, and mentor teams to cultivate an environment where team member capabilities are optimized and expanded

Recruit, develop, and inspire future leaders of the firm through mentorship that focuses on understanding the potential and aspirations of the workforce

Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form; Commit to self-development in response to constructive feedback received

Assist with developing training content on areas of personal expertise

Business Development

Participate in relevant industry associations and events to develop and/or maintain industry focus and relationships

Build, maintain, and utilize your internal network to address issues timely and add value to client relationships; begin cultivating an external network with the goal of generating new business opportunities for the firm

Assist in writing, developing and delivering thought leadership internally and externally

Communicate effectively with prospects, assess needs, and develop clear and accurate project parameters including scoping descriptions, delivery plans, and budgets

Contribute to pursuits through development of proposals and other materials

Position Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in business, accounting or related discipline

Minimum of 5 years of experience within the financial services industry in audit, internal audit or related internal control positions

Experience leading project based work with milestones and workflow driven by objectives and defined timelines

Proficiency in professional writing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools

Job relevant certification (e.g. CPA, CIA)(Preferred)

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

Established experience in multiple industries (including financial services) or subject-matter expertise in the financial services industry

Demonstrated success in high pressure scenarios

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.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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 Salvadoran Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

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 send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.