Risk Consulting Manager - Financial Services

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, 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 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  the Financial Services Risk Consulting 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…