Senior Associate, ISO

Schellman; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Remote work opportunities

Training and professional development

Job summary

Schellman is seeking a Senior Associate to join their team in the United States. This role involves hands-on project execution and supervision of associates as part of a project management team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and relevant service experience.

You will enhance your project management and client communication skills while adhering to professional standards and contributing to Schellman's practice development efforts. A collaborative work environment with opportunities for remote work is also provided.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant professional services experience.
• Actively pursuing or maintaining at least one certification relevant to services.
• High level of attention to detail and quality of work product.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing procedures and document results.
• Manage client expectations to ensure they are exceeded.
• Train project team members and acclimate newer members.

Skills

Client-service orientation

Time-management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, or relevant area

Professional membership in ISACA, ISC2, AICPAv

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Summary

Senior associates primarily responsible for hands‑on project execution, with specialization in one or more service lines. Associates are assigned to a service delivery principal who supervises their career development, and daily activities are closely supervised by project management teams. Senior associates may supervise other associates or senior associates as part of a project management team. Continuous learning is promoted, with a requirement to attend at least one ISO conference or training event per year.

Essential Functions

• Comply with Schellman’s code of ethics, professional conduct, methodologies, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to professional and regulatory standards relevant to assigned service line specialization(s).
• Promote Schellman’s company culture and exemplify its values.
• Establish high‑quality relationships and rapport with client personnel.
• Manage client expectations to ensure they are exceeded.
• Complete assigned duties in a timely manner with high attention to detail.
• Collaborate with fellow project team members productively throughout the project life cycle.
• Adhere to project schedules and keep team members apprised of task progress.
• Escalate issues internally in a proper and timely manner.
• Use discretion and decorum in the timing, form, and content of all client communications.
• Book travel reservations in a timely manner according to Schellman’s travel and expense policies.
• Perform essential functions of other service delivery positions when qualified and called upon.
• Attend project kick‑off and closing meetings.
• Execute assigned testing procedures, perform detailed analysis, reach conclusions, document results, and suggest improvements where applicable.
• Draft project deliverables.
• Serve as a contact for clients’ basic questions regarding an engagement.
• Participate in recruiting and candidate interview activities.
• Train project team members.
• Acclimate newer team members to Schellman.
• Contribute to Schellman’s practice development efforts.
• Develop expert knowledge of professional and regulatory standards relevant to the assigned service line specialization(s).
• Contribute to Schellman’s thought leadership (e.g., articles, webinars, public speaking).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Schellman’s services, methodology, and relevant professional standards.
• Requisite knowledge of applicable technology and security domains.
• High level of attention to detail and quality of work product.
• Client‑service oriented.
• Excellent time‑management, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on‑site or remotely as a valuable contributor to a collaborative team.
• Capable of simultaneously managing assigned tasks for multiple projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Schellman’s service delivery applications.
• Full understanding and application of ethics, independence, and Schellman’s values.

Education, Work Experience, and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business management, technology, or other relevant subject area, or equivalent years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• At least one year of service at Schellman or relevant professional services experience in financial auditing, operational auditing, information systems auditing, internal auditing, information security management or consulting and/or risk consulting.
• Professional membership in one (preferred): ISACA, ISC2, AICPAv.
• Actively pursuing or maintaining at least one certification relevant to Schellman’s services (e.g., CPA, CISA, CISSP).

Schellman is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. Schellman uses E‑Verify in our hiring process.

We strive to provide a flexible and balanced environment, offering the opportunity to work remotely unless otherwise stated. Some travel annually is required for internal service delivery roles, including in‑person training, team meet‑ups, and strategy meetings, and travel may be required based on business and client needs.