Senior Business Process Risk Associate

Grant Thornton (US)

. Review operational, financial, and administrative processes to assess risk, internal control, effectiveness, and efficiency .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $101,200 - $129,030 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in internal audit processes, risk management assessments, and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. Proficient in developing audit workplans and providing exceptional client service while managing multiple engagements effectively.

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Internal AuditRisk ManagementSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceCOSO Internal Control FrameworkProject Management

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Hard Skills

Internal Control AssessmentsControl TestingEnterprise Risk ManagementFinancial AnalysisAudit WorkplansControl Test ProceduresOperational Risk AssessmentSOX Control TestingBusiness Process ControlsPerformance Evaluation

Soft Skills

Client ServiceCommunicationAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft VisioMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CIACPASix Sigma

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesComplianceAssurance ActivitiesIIA IPPFFinancial Statement Auditors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review operational, financial, and administrative processes to assess risk, internal control, effectiveness, and efficiency
Understand clients’ businesses, objectives, strategies, operations, processes, IT systems, service providers, and controls
Participate in client engagements from planning through execution and reporting
Perform co-sourced and outsourced internal audit, internal control assessments, enterprise risk management assessments, SOX control testing, and internal control design and implementation
Support engagement leadership with project plans, timelines, budgets, and status reporting
Supervise, train, and mentor Associates and Interns; assess performance and provide feedback
Develop and execute internal audit workplans and control test procedures
Evaluate findings for significance and risk and develop recommendations
Collaborate with project teams and clients to deliver services according to expectations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, Business Intelligence, or related field required
Minimum 2 years of related work experience with a professional services firm or as part of a Risk Management or Internal Audit function
CIA, CPA, Six Sigma, or related license/certification preferred
Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience preferred
Experience assessing enterprise or operational risk management programs and/or entity-level and business process controls for Internal Audit, SOX compliance, SOC reporting, or other risk management, compliance, and assurance activities
Strong understanding of COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013), IIA IPPF, and/or current focus areas of external financial statement auditors
Ability to execute multiple engagements and complete priorities in a rapidly growing team environment
Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational, and project management skills
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Visio and Office Suite applications
Ability to travel as needed
Must attend in person at least two days per week at a Grant Thornton or client office under the job-specific hybrid model

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career path with more opportunity, flexibility, and support
Options for work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off
Work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to plan terms, conditions, and eligibility criteria
Reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities
Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance, paid sick leave, retirement plans, and 401(k) is described for internship and seasonal positions only