Supervisor – Risk Consulting (Financial Services)

Overview

Supervisor role in RSM's Financial Services Risk Consulting Practice, supporting clients on risk assessment, internal controls testing and related engagements, while developing leadership and client relationships.

What you'll do

• Model RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all client and team interactions.
• Maintain a positive attitude and strong work ethic, and conduct yourself professionally.
• Work collaboratively and show interest in learning from more experienced team members.
• Be open to new ideas and challenges, and foster a culture that encourages questions, diverse perspectives and challenge.
• Develop executive presence through interactions with management within RSM and at clients.
• Develop meaningful relationships with client personnel and colleagues.
• Support RSM's diversity and inclusion goals by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity and values varied perspectives.
• Participate in risk assessment management interviews.
• Update risk assessment models and complete initial draft of identified risks.
• Prepare and conduct tests of the operating effectiveness of clients' internal controls.
• Draft test plans or work programs for review by senior members of the team.
• Create or review narratives or flowcharts for a process, and identify and review all risks and controls for a process as needed.
• Manage budgets and provide accurate analysis of estimates to complete to the engagement leader.
• Lead portfolio due diligence on proposed and existing financing transactions, evaluating borrower financial information, underlying assets, credit quality and key transaction risks.
• Review and complete status documents for client delivery, and prepare initial drafts of reports.
• Develop the ability to support multiple client projects simultaneously while actively contributing to other firm initiatives.
• Learn about the financial services industry and the middle and upper market clients served, and become a trusted advisor to clients.
• Interact with client process owners and external stakeholders while executing your role.
• Demonstrate critical thinking in gathering and processing information about a client's business, strategy, culture, competitive positioning and operations to assist with risk assessment.
• Exhibit basic knowledge of key industry fundamentals, regulatory environment and terminology.
• Identify relevant industry thought leadership and share with clients as relevant.
• Independently implement and coach associates on foundational industry policies, procedures and work programs.
• Own process-level client relationships and collaboration with external stakeholders.
• Prepare or review initial drafts and follow-ups on client request lists.
• Perform first-level review of staff work for accuracy, completeness and well-reasoned conclusions.
• Proactively seek learning and teaching opportunities, build a coaching or mentoring network, and take advantage of training.
• Give and receive candid feedback in written and verbal form, and provide assistance, guidance and feedback to assigned associates.
• Support recruiting efforts by understanding and promoting the RSM brand.
• Participate in relevant industry associations and learning or development events, and build an internal network across firm services.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or related business discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in audit, internal audit, or related internal control positions.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in professional writing, spreadsheet and presentation creation tools.
• Exposure to data analytics tools.
• 6 years of experience working for a capital markets, asset management or specialty lending institution, consulting firm, or regulatory agency, in internal audit, model validation, or controls testing.
• Qualified to pursue a job-relevant certification (e.g. CPA, CIA).
• Ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively in person and remotely.
• Openness to workday flexibility, agility, remote work environment and leveraging new tools.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.

Details

• Location: Gurugram, India.