Risk Consulting Senior Associate - Financial Services

RSM US LLP; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of professional services to the middle market, RSM US LLP is seeking a Senior Associate in Risk Consulting for Financial Services. This fully remote role involves leading internal audits and ensuring compliance for large banking clients, with specific qualifications and responsibilities outlined. Join a culture that values exceptional people while offering a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of core internal audit experience.
• Background in auditing within large banks or financial services institutions.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute core internal audit activities including planning, fieldwork, control testing, and reporting.
• Perform risk-based assessments and evaluate internal controls.
• Support regulatory issue management and validate remediation activities.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline

Job description

Risk Consulting Senior Associate - 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.

RSM'sRisk Consulting- Financial Services Practice is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Internal Auditor - Regulatory at the Senior Associate level for a fully remote opportunity. This individual will support internal audit engagements and regulatory validation efforts for large banking clients, with a strong focus on core internal audit execution, risk assessment, and compliance testing across finance, reporting, and IT-related controls.

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.

RSM'sRisk Consulting- Financial Services Practice is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Internal Auditor - Regulatory at the Senior Associate level for a fully remote opportunity. This individual will support internal audit engagements and regulatory validation efforts for large banking clients, with a strong focus on core internal audit execution, risk assessment, and compliance testing across finance, reporting, and IT-related controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute core internal audit activities, including planning, fieldwork, control testing, and reporting in accordance with IIA standards.
• Perform risk-based assessments and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including those related to regulatory reporting, finance data, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and corporate functions.
• Support regulatory issue management, including validating remediation activities and ensuring sustainability of control enhancements.
• Assist with audits and validations tied to regulatory frameworks such as OCC Heightened Standards, Basel, SR 11-7, FRB, and FDIC expectations.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported workpapers and internal audit reports.
• Engage directly with client stakeholders in Risk, Compliance, Finance, and Internal Audit functions to communicate audit objectives, status, and findings.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and changes in the regulatory landscape impacting large financial institutions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 3-5+ years of core internal audit experience, including execution of risk assessments, audit fieldwork, control testing, and reporting.
• Background in auditing within large banks or financial services institutions
• Strong communication, project management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote team environment.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred (or actively pursuing certification).

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/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; 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 US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status ; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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 call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM's background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here .

At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $44 - $66 per hour |

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