Senior Associate - Internal Audit (Trust/Wealth Management Industry)

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, inclusive 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.

As a Senior Associate in RSM’s growing trust / wealth management internal audit practice, you will have the opportunity to develop into a seasoned consultant through a high degree of client and trust / wealth management industry exposure, career development and mentorship opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture.

The fast-paced and dynamic environment in which we operate will provide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities.

In internal audit we frequently work as or alongside a client’s internal audit function, the chief risk officer or risk function, and various other members of management tasked with managing risk.

Our consultants assist our clients with identifying and prioritizing risk and leveraging process and controls to reduce risk exposure.

Key Responsibilities

Contributions to Firm Culture

Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members

Maintain a positive attitude and a strong work ethic

Conduct yourself in a professional manner

Work collaboratively with others and show an interest in learning from more experienced team members developing less seasoned team members

Develop meaningful relationships with team members

Support RSM’s goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions

Client Experience

Continue to grow your trust / wealth management industry knowledge and learn about clients that we serve in the middle market.

Leverage your understanding to become your clients’ trusted advisor.

Interact with client process owners and external stakeholders while executing your role

Demonstrate critical thinking skills in gathering and processing information about a client’s business, strategy, culture, competitive positioning, and operations in order to assist with risk assessment

Prepare initial drafts and follow-ups on client request lists

Draft narratives and perform initial identification of controls

Conduct tests of the operating effectiveness of clients’ internal controls using test plans or work programs that have been written by senior members of the team

Identify issues in the testing performed, such as deficiencies, observations, and recommendations

Understand the purpose and objectives of internal / external project status updates and provide relevant inputs

Proactively make oneself aware of white papers, webinars, and live events that are available to clients

Talent Experience

Challenge yourself to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results while working within a team environment

Proactively seek out opportunities to learn from team members, build a coaching / mentoring network and take advantage of training opportunities to continually expand skills and leadership capability

Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form. Commit to self-development in response to constructive feedback received

Support recruiting efforts by understanding and promoting the RSM brand

Business Development

Stay current on recent events pertaining to your respective clients and related industries

Participate in relevant industry associations and learning / development events to start building industry perspective and contacts

Build an internal network and become aware of other services provided by the firm

Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree

At least 2 years experience working with the trust / wealth management industry as a practitioner or consultant

Preferred GPA : 3.50 or higher

Qualified to pursue a job relevant certification (e.g., CIA, CFIRS)

Ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively with others in-person and remotely

Openness to workday flexibility, agility, remote work environment, leveraging new tools

Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Effective time management and prioritization skills

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing.

RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.

We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

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RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals.

• We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and / or harassment based on race;
• color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing);
• gender (including gender identity and / or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry;
• familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave);

domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and / or employment / partnership.

RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at .

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders).

However, those candidates who may be recent U.S. college / university graduates possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, excluding internships, in the U.

S. or his / her home country would be eligible for hire as an experienced candidate and thus eligible for sponsorship.

Compensation Range : $79,700 - $158,700