Risk consulting senior associate financial services risk

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Risk Consulting Senior Associate (Temporary) – Financial Services Risk & Controls Solutions

About the Role

RSM’s Financial Services Risk Consulting Practice is seeking a Temporary Senior Associate to support our growing Financial Services Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit team. In this role, you’ll leverage your experience in audit, controls, and risk management to help clients identify and manage risk while gaining exposure to diverse financial institutions and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support internal audit, risk, and control assessments for financial services clients.

• Perform risk assessments, control testing, and documentation of business processes.

• Draft work programs, test plans, narratives, and audit reports.

• Conduct management interviews and summarize risk findings.

• Review work of associates for accuracy and completeness.

• Assist with project management, including budgets and status reporting.

• Collaborate with client stakeholders and RSM engagement leaders to deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience in audit, internal audit, or controls testing.

• Experience in financial services (banking, capital markets, asset management, or lending).

• Strong communication, documentation, and time management skills.

• Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint; exposure to analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, SQL, or Power BI) preferred.

• Pursuing or qualified for CPA, CIA, or similar certification preferred.

Additional Details

• Temporary assignment with potential for extension.

• May require travel.

• Opportunity to work hybrid

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