Temporary Senior Associate – Risk Consulting, Financial Services

RSM US LLP

. Support internal audit, risk consulting, and controls engagements for financial services clients .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $39 - $59 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in risk consulting, internal audit, and controls engagements within the financial services sector, with a strong focus on risk assessments, controls testing, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in analyzing findings and developing actionable recommendations to enhance the control environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Risk Consulting ExperienceInternal Audit ExperienceControls TestingRegulatory ComplianceProfessional Certification (CPA, CIA, CFA, FRM)

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentsControls TestingProcess ReviewsAudit ProceduresBusiness Process DocumentationIssue IdentificationTesting DocumentationData AnalysisRecommendations DevelopmentGovernance Frameworks

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACFAFRM

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesBankingInvestment BankingCapital MarketsWealth ManagementOperational RiskMarket RiskComplianceSales & TradingTrade Lifecycle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support internal audit, risk consulting, and controls engagements for financial services clients
Execute engagement phases including planning, risk assessments, walkthroughs, testing, issue identification, and reporting
Assess the design and operating effectiveness of business processes and controls
Perform risk and control testing and document results
Conduct interviews and walkthroughs with business stakeholders
Identify control gaps, risks, and process improvement opportunities
Analyze findings and assist in developing recommendations to strengthen the control environment
Prepare workpapers, process documentation, testing documentation, and reports
Communicate observations and recommendations to engagement and client stakeholders
Support engagement leadership with project timelines, deliverables, and client needs
Assist with governance, operational risk, regulatory compliance, and other financial services risk reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Risk Management, or a related field
3+ years of relevant professional experience preferred, including experience in Risk Consulting, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Controls, Compliance, or a related field
Experience working within or supporting the financial services industry
Experience with risk assessments, controls testing, process reviews, audit procedures, or similar risk and controls activities
Ability to understand and document business processes, risks, and controls
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with engagement teams and client stakeholders
Preferred experience in banking, investment banking, capital markets, wealth management, or another financial services environment
Exposure to operational, financial, regulatory, compliance, or market risk
Internal audit or risk and controls experience within a large financial institution
Familiarity with governance, risk, and control frameworks
Exposure to Sales & Trading, trading operations, derivatives, Equity Options, or the trade lifecycle
Experience working in a consulting or client-service environment
Professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CFA, FRM, or a related credential
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and compensation package
Flexible schedule