Job Description

About us

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.

Job Summary:

RSM is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to join our Risk Consulting practice, focusing on financial crimes compliance model engagements for Financial Services clients. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in audit or second-line risk functions, and a passion for model validation, financial crime risk, and data analytics.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage fieldwork for model validation and financial crime risk engagements for banks, asset managers, and other financial institutions.

Perform technical validation of credit risk, market risk, AML/sanctions, and optimization models, including the review of assumptions, methodology, testing, and performance monitoring.

Assess financial crime compliance programs, including sanctions, transaction monitoring, and KYC processes.

Apply data analytics and coding skills (e.g., Python, Alteryx) to validate and test models and identify anomalies or weaknesses.

Coach and mentor junior staff, reviewing work and providing structured feedback.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including planning, scoping, budgeting, execution, and reporting, ensuring delivery aligns with RSM’s quality standards.

Communicate findings and recommendations clearly through written reports and client presentations.

Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to mitigate risk and enhance operational effectiveness.

Support business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations when appropriate.

Required Qualifications:

A degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or a related field is preferred

7+ years of experience in audit, risk management, or internal controls within the financial services industry.

Strong understanding of second-line risk functions, model risk management (MRM), and frameworks like SR 11-7 and NY DFS 504.

Proven experience validating models related to credit risk, AML suspicious activity monitoring, sanctions screening, and optimization.

Familiarity with financial crimes systems such as NICE Actimize, Oracle FCCM, Verafin, or Fircosoft.

Proficiency in Python, Alteryx, or other analytics tools; experience with SQL, R, or SAS is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to manage teams and mentor junior professionals.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Willingness to travel as needed (estimated <30%).

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certifications such as CPA, CAMS, FRM, or CFA.

Prior experience in a public accounting, consulting, or internal risk/audit function.

Experience presenting to risk committees or audit committees.