Financial Services Risk Consulting Associate - Summer 2027

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, 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 Risk Consulting – Regulatory Compliance Associate at RSM, you will work on projects related to the world’s largest financial services institutions and receive hands-on experience with direct access to business owners and executive management. Working on numerous team engagements per year, you will be involved in a variety of challenging assignments with guidance from experienced consultants - and you will feel a great sense of accomplishment when you are done.   

RSM's Regulatory Compliance Consulting group provides value added consulting services to clientele and you will be exposed to a wide variety of clients within the financial services industry. Examples of projects include risk and control projects across all three lines, global risk and control projects, transformations, internal audits in anti-money laundering (AML) and consumer compliance and regulatory validations projects, all intended to provide our clients with timely information to identify and mitigate potential risks. 

Examples of the candidate's responsibilities include: 

• Work individually and/or as part of a team to execute various projects related to Compliance, Risk and Controls, Financial Crime, Consumer Compliance testing activities for financial institutions of all sizes and complexities. 

• Identify areas of non-compliance with various financial laws and regulations and provide actionable recommendations. 

• Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively across multiple external and internal initiatives to achieve stated goals and timelines. 

• Provide quality and accurate work products. 

• Develop technical skillsets across various regulatory, compliance and financial crime related topics 

• Identify areas to improve and bring efficiency to testing techniques. 

• Contribute to strong client relationships through positive client support and sound expertise. 

• Use straightforward communication when providing testing results to internal and external parties. 

• Seek and embrace opportunities to provide and receive actionable feedback. 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Statistics, or related business or technical field of study from accredited university  

• Must be able to travel locally and nationally 40% of the time - including overnight travel  

• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 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 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 careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. This includes individuals who will one day request or require RSM to file or complete immigration-related forms or prepare letters on their behalf in order for them to obtain or continue their work authorization.

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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.

Compensation Range: $65,120 - $77,700