RSM US

Manager, Risk Consulting - Capital Markets and Asset Management

RSM US • $101K — $203K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics; advanced degree preferred.
  • 4+ years of relevant experience, ideally from a Big Four or similar firm.
  • Expertise in broker-dealer and RIA regulatory compliance, including SEC and FINRA rules.
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise risk management frameworks and internal controls.
  • Proven ability to lead internal audits and compliance testing engagements.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and deliver regulatory compliance assessments for broker-dealers and RIAs.
  • Evaluate and enhance compliance programs by identifying deficiencies and providing strategic advice.
  • Conduct independent audits of compliance programs and recommend improvements.
  • Develop and execute corrective action plans in response to enforcement actions.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Oversee engagement management, including planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Communicate findings and potential improvements to clients effectively.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling to balance work and personal life.
  • Access to career development and mentorship opportunities.
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Participation in industry associations and events for networking.
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses based on performance.
Full Job Description
Position Description Due to rapid growth of our Financial Services Risk Consulting practice and the evolving risk landscape of our clients, RSM is seeking a highly motivated manager focused on giving our clients critical assistance to develop and maintain compliance with broker-dealers (BD) and registered investment advisers (RIA) regulations.

As a manager in RSMs growing Financial Services Risk Consulting practice, you will have the opportunity to draw from your experience and knowledge while continuing to grow your leadership skills through a high degree of client and financial services 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.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and deliver assessments and other services covering regulatory compliance for BDs and RIAs
  • Evaluate the current state of the BD or RIA compliance program, identify any deficiencies to enhance controls, and leverage your knowledge to provide advice to strengthen the compliance program
  • Conduct independent testing or audits of all aspects of the clients compliance program and suggest strategies and improvements for governance, monitoring, training and testing.
  • Respond to enforcement actions focusing on developing and executing a corrective action plan that results in a compliance program that is sustainable and consistent with regulatory expectations and industry standard practices.
  • Develop strong relationships with existing clients and prospective clients within banking and financial services industries, providing timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds expectations
  • Manage engagements (including planning, execution, workpaper review, report preparation and final wrap up), conducting exit meetings, and assisting in preparation of reporting and related risk assessment completion
  • Communicate with clients on the review process, conclusions and potential improvements to the process.
  • Stay abreast of changes in industry regulations, and develop own competency through continuing education and by obtaining additional professional certifications

Contributions to Firm Culture:

  • Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
  • Collaborate with colleagues across a variety of levels and disciplines to develop and deliver innovative solutions that provide value to clients
  • Maintain agility to adapt quickly to shifting needs, demands, technology solutions, or process changes and assist others in adapting to change
  • Support RSMs goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions

Client Experience:

  • Leverage understanding of industry trends and business acumen to think critically about complex challenges and propose dynamic solutions
  • Identify current and relevant financial services industry thought leadership to share with the client
  • Own management level relationships, and interact with C-suite group. Drive collaboration with external stakeholders
  • Lead risk assessment management interviews and development of internal audit plan
  • Perform review of the deliverables including process narratives/flowcharts, risks and control gaps, suggested remediation and process improvement
  • Lead formal closing meetings with clients to share and confirm deliverables
  • Maintain overall responsibility for engagement economics and manage expectations around billing, monitoring, and collections
  • Demonstrate effective delegation strategies by managing multiple clients, projects, and teams simultaneously with the goal of overseeing a book of business

Business Development:

  • Participate in relevant industry associations and events to develop and/or maintain industry focus and relationships
  • Build, maintain, and utilize your internal network to address issues timely and add value to client relationships; begin cultivating an external network with the goal of generating new business opportunities for the firm
  • Assist in writing, developing and delivering thought leadership internally and externally
  • Communicate effectively with prospects, assess needs, and develop clear and accurate project parameters including scoping descriptions, delivery plans, and budgets
  • Contribute to pursuits through development of proposals and other materials

Required Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics ore related field; advanced degree (MBA, MSF) a plus.
  • Experience: 4+ years of relevant professional experience, including prior experience at a Big Four or comparable national public accounting/consulting firm.
  • Regulatory Compliance Expertise: Demonstrated experience in broker-dealer and/or asset manager (RIA) regulatory compliance, with a focus on compliance with regulatory financial reporting, with working knowledge of applicable SEC and FINRA rules and examination priorities.
  • Enterprise Risk Management: Hands-on experience designing, assessing, or advising on ERM frameworks, risk assessments, and internal control environments.
  • Technical Skills: Ability to lead internal audit, compliance testing, and advisory engagements - including scoping, work program design, testing, and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certifications: CPA, CIA, CRCM, CAMS, FRM, or Series 7/24/99 licenses.
  • Domain Depth: Familiarity with front-to-back operations of broker-dealers and/or investment advisers (e.g., trade lifecycle, custody, billing/AUM, net capital, books-and-records, AML/KYC).
  • Regulatory Reporting: Exposure to FOCUS reporting, Form ADV, Reg BI, and related regulatory filings.
  • Project Leadership: Experience managing multiple concurrent client engagements, budgets, and staff.

Core Competencies & Skills

  • Leadership & People Management: Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop engagement teams and review deliverables for quality.
  • Client Relationship Management: Strong executive presence with the ability to build trust with client stakeholders and support business development.
  • Analytical Rigor: Detail-oriented, process-driven approach to complex regulatory and control environments.
  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, including the ability to produce executive-ready deliverables and present findings to senior stakeholders.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable managing ambiguity across diverse client types, regulatory regimes, and business models.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance lifes demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

At RSM, an employees pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $101,000 - $203,000

Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

About RSM US

RSM US is a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to middle market companies in the United States. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has more than 90 offices across the country. RSM US is a member of the RSM International network, which is the sixth largest network of independent audit, tax, and consulting firms in the world. The company's services include audit and assurance, tax, consulting, risk advisory, transaction advisory, and wealth management. RSM US serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, real estate, and technology.
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