Senior Associate- Financial Crimes Model Risk Consulting

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Senior Associate - Risk Consulting: Financial Crimes Compliance & Model Validation

RSM is seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Associate to join our Risk Consulting practice, specializing in financial crimes compliance and model validation for financial services clients. This role is ideal for professionals with a foundation in audit, risk management, or second-line risk functions and a strong interest in model risk, financial crime compliance, and data analytics.

• Contribute to model validation and financial crime risk engagements for banks, asset managers, and other financial institutions
• Perform testing and technical validation of models (e.g., credit risk, market risk, AML/sanctions, optimization), assessing assumptions, methodologies, and performance monitoring
• Support assessments of financial crime compliance programs, including sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and KYC processes
• Apply data analytics and coding skills (e.g., Python, Alteryx) to validate/test models and identify anomalies or weaknesses
• Work under the supervision of Managers and Partners to deliver high-quality client deliverables
• Document procedures, findings, and recommendations in clear, well-organized workpapers and reports
• Communicate effectively with team members and client stakeholders to address project needs
• Assist in developing insights and solutions that enhance clients' risk management and operational effectiveness
• Support proposal development and client presentations, as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in audit, risk management, or internal controls in the financial services industry
• Understanding of second-line risk functions, model risk management frameworks (e.g., SR 11-7, NY DFS 504), and financial crime risk
• Exposure to validation or testing of models related to credit risk, AML/SAR monitoring, sanctions screening, or optimization
• Familiarity with financial crime systems such as NICE Actimize, Oracle FCCM, Verafin, or Fircosoft
• Proficiency in Python, Alteryx, or other analytics tools; experience with SQL, R, or SAS is a plus
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams, take direction, and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Professional certifications in progress or achieved (e.g., CPA, CAMS, FRM, CFA)
• Prior experience in public accounting, consulting, or internal risk/audit function
• Experience presenting findings to clients or internal committees

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.

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RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee's 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.