Senior Associate – Risk Consulting, Internal Audit (Global Banks)

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We are looking for experienced professionals to join our rapidly growing Global Banking Risk Consulting Practice, focused on Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Consulting. Candidates for this role will join a diverse, high performing team of professionals with extensive experience working with top US and Global Banking institutions in a multitude of capacities.  As a member of our Regulatory Compliance Consulting practice, focused on serving global banking institutions, candidates will step into a dynamic culture that values innovative thinking, solution focused collaboration, and diversity of thought and experience, all while providing opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

As a Senior Associate in RSM’s growing Regulatory Compliance Practice, focused specifically on serving Global Banking enterprises, you will have the opportunity to draw from your  experience and knowledge to continue to grow your leadership skills through a high degree of client and banking 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.

AML/CFT Senior Associates have front line exposure to the detailed work that our teams are executing on a daily basis and are central to delivering on our brand promise of The Power of Being Understood.  As a AML/CFT Senior Associate focused on serving our Global Banking clients, you will be an integral team member by assisting with planning of projects, conducting fieldwork, discussing findings and observations during client exit meetings, preparing work papers to support conclusions, reviewing staff work papers, and assisting in the presentation of the results of our work to client stakeholders, in all three lines of defense. 

Key Responsibilities

Subject Matter Experience

• Possess a strong understanding of AML/CFT/Sanctions internal controls concepts and their application in differentiated client environments, specifically within complex global banking and brokerage organizations.
• Capable of conducting fieldwork independently, with guidance from client and project team members, while having the opportunity to lead more junior team members and sharing knowledge and coaching on how to execute against project objectives.
• Prior practical experience with understanding and independently assessing AML/CFT/Sanctions policies, procedures, and controls.
• Have a fundamental understanding of strategic planning and other business matters, helping their project team to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Prior practical experience with identifying AML/CFT/Sanctions internal controls, assessing their design and operational effectiveness, identifying where controls have not operated effectively, present potential risk exposures to project team members and assist in the development of remediation plans to support providing remediation guidance to clients.
• Desire to research and identify emerging trends within the global banking sector (e.g. AI , use of data and analytics, etc.)

Contributions to Firm Culture

• Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members.
• Be open to new ideas and challenges and help foster a culture that encourages people to ask questions, seek diverse perspectives, and challenge those around you.
• Develop executive presence through interactions with management within RSM and our clients.
• Develop meaningful relationships with client personnel and colleagues.
• 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

• Continually demonstrate an eagerness and willingness to learn more about AML/CFT in the Global Banking sector and the clients that we serve in in this space and leverage your understanding to advance towards becoming your clients’ trusted advisor.
• Exhibit basic knowledge of key global banking industry fundamentals, regulatory environment, and terminology.