CQRM Associate: Contract Risk & Compliance Advisor

RSM US LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking an Associate to join our Consulting Quality & Risk Management (CQRM) team, with a preferred location in Chicago, IL. The role supports risk management across consulting, audit, and tax practices, reviewing contracts and RFPs and developing templates and playbooks.

The successful candidate will assist with onboarding, develop risk memos, and collaborate with client service teams to mitigate risks. Travel is limited; CPA/MBA/LLM or equivalent credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• JD or a Master of Legal Studies
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communications skills
• Ability to review and apply legal standards, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to understand and ensure compliance with firm, lines of business, and departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to identify gaps in or revisions to existing operational policies and practices
• Ability to apply sound professional judgement and skepticism and maintain objectivity in responding to significant risk events
• Ability to adapt to change and reprioritize based on urgency, risk rating, and/or significance of matter
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with respect to internal information

Responsibilities

• Review of professional services engagement agreements, subcontractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, business associate agreements, data privacy agreements, information security agreements, reseller and referral agreements, and other related contracts and legal documents
• Review of commercial and public sector requests for proposals (RFPs) and development of exceptions documents in support of engagement pursuits
• Preparation of risk management plans and issues memos to identify and mitigate enhanced risks to the firm presented by the terms and conditions of the engagement agreement or RFP
• Consult with client service team personnel in evaluating and responding to risk matters affecting client engagements and/or the services provided to the client
• Preparation, development, and/or updates to contract templates, contracting playbooks, knowledge management articles, practice manuals and policies, and training material
• Train lesser experienced and/or more junior level members of the CQRM Team, and assist with onboarding and supporting new members of the CRQM Team
• Preference will be given to internal candidates with the requisite skills and demonstrated ability to grow

Job description

RSM US LLP is seeking an Associate to join our Consulting Quality & Risk Management (CQRM) team, with a preferred location in Chicago, IL. The role supports risk management across consulting, audit, and tax practices, reviewing contracts and RFPs and developing templates and playbooks.

The successful candidate will assist with onboarding, develop risk memos, and collaborate with client service teams to mitigate risks. Travel is limited; CPA/MBA/LLM or equivalent credentials are preferred.