Risk Consulting Senior Associate - Investigations & Disputes

RSM US LLP; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking a seasoned due diligence professional to conduct integrity, AML/KYC, and pre-transaction assessments across multiple jurisdictions. You will evaluate entities, management, investors, and third parties to identify risks and compliance gaps.

You will gather intelligence, interpret OSINT findings, and support private equity, corporate M&A, and compliance teams with informed decisions. The role involves offshore collaboration and growth of the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 3+ years of relevant experience; Big 4 experience is a plus.
• CFE and CAMS are a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work in an offshore set-up and support team growth.
• Natural aptitude for solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct integrity, AML/KYC, and pre-transaction due diligence across multiple jurisdictions.
• Evaluate corporate entities, senior management, investors, and third-party relationships for risks and compliance gaps.
• Gather human and market intelligence for informed decision-making.
• Interpret OSINT findings, public records, and databases for private equity and M&A teams.
• Perform AML/KYC risk assessments including PEP screening and sanctions checks.
• Utilize OSINT techniques and data sources; automate information gathering where possible.
• Collaborate with private equity, legal counsel, and internal compliance teams.
• Assist with proposals and business development; manage team utilization and productivity.
• Develop tools and templates for client delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Master's degree (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities/experience

• Highly skilled investigative due-diligence professional with deep experience conducting integrity, AML/KYC, and pre-transaction due diligence across multiple jurisdictions worldwide.
• Proven expertise in evaluating corporate entities, senior management, investors, and third-party relationships to identify financial crime risks, reputational threats, regulatory concerns, and compliance gaps.
• Proven expertise in gathering human/market intelligence.
• Strong professional judgement in interpreting complex open-source intelligence (OSINT) findings, public records, and proprietary databases to support private equity, corporate M&A, and compliance teams in informed decision-making.
• Experience in performing AML/KYC risk assessments, including PEP screening, sanctions checks, and beneficial ownership tracing.
• Utilize advanced OSINT techniques, public records, and paid data sources (e.g., World-Check, Lexis-Nexis, Dow Jones, Factiva and others). Experience in automation of gathering information from public domain.
• Strong understanding of investigations, litigation and disputes, forensic technology, regulatory compliance and enforcement guidance, and insurance advisory services.
• Direct experience developing and executing against investigation workplans; expert witness analyses for a litigation, dispute or insurance claim; utilization of forensic technology (e.g., data analytics, eDiscovery, digital forensics); and delivering services to outside counsel, general counsel or compliance professionals.
• Experience in collaborating with private equity, legal counsel, and internal compliance teams.
• Experience in investigating fraud and misconduct is a plus.
• Contribute to proposals and assisting with business development activities to grow the practice
• Manage team utilization and productivity, including identifying client-based work and ensuring the team is intellectually challenged to drive their success.
• Develop tools and templates for client delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics from an accredited university. Master’s degree a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in the related field; "Big 4" experience is a plus.
• CFE and CAMS are a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong verbal and writing and communication skills and ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• Eagerness and willingness to work in an offshore set-up and work towards integration and growth of the team
• Natural aptitude for solving problems

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/india.html.

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