Global Financial Services Risk Consulting Associate- Summer 2027

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Risk Consulting – Process Risk & Controls Global Banking

As a Risk Consulting Global Banking Associate at RSM, you will work across the five sectors within our Financial Services practice that include Financial Institutions, Capital Markets, Insurance, Specialty Finance (including Fintech) and Asset Management with exposure to various financial services topics, concepts and transactions including ESG, Digital Assets and Blockchain, regulatory matters, credit and interest rate risk through hands-on client experience.  You will work directly with client personnel at various management levels.

RSM’s Risk Consulting Financial Services Industry Group provides value added risk assessment services to financial service companies and you will have the ability to be exposed to a wide variety of financial services transactions, products and services. Examples of projects include internal audits (including SOX), regulatory compliance remediation and advisory, credit review and financial reporting control projects intended to provide our clients with timely information on business operations and methods to mitigate potential risks.

Examples of the candidate’s responsibilities include:

• Sit in on client meetings and support in process engagements
• Preparing reports on consulting services performed for clients; delivering reports where appropriate and discussing results and recommendations with clients
• Traveling to client locations as requested to provide consulting services
• Completing client projects efficiently in accordance with the project timeline  and critical dates
• Leveraging proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to analyze client information and document results and recommendations
• Opportunity to attend specific conferences, trainings, & meetings to continue professional development relevant to the role

To learn more about “a day in the life of a Risk Consultant in Financial Services” check out this    video!

Internship & Program Requirements

• B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university
• Major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data & Analytics, Computer Science or Business Administration
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Travel to assigned client locations may be required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills 
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and professionalism 

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

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; 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; US Military/Veteran status; 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 a