Manager - Financial Crimes Model Risk Consulting

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RSM is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to join our Risk Consulting practice, focusing on financial crimes compliance model engagements for Financial Services clients. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in audit or second-line risk functions, and a passion for model validation, financial crime risk, and data analytics.

• Lead and manage fieldwork for model validation and financial crime risk engagements for banks, asset managers, and other financial institutions.

• Perform technical validation of credit risk, market risk, AML/sanctions, and optimization models, including the review of assumptions, methodology, testing, and performance monitoring.

• Assess financial crime compliance programs, including sanctions, transaction monitoring, and KYC processes.

• Apply data analytics and coding skills (e.g., Python, Alteryx) to validate and test models and identify anomalies or weaknesses.

• Coach and mentor junior staff, reviewing work and providing structured feedback.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including planning, scoping, budgeting, execution, and reporting, ensuring delivery aligns with RSM's quality standards.

• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly through written reports and client presentations.

• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders to mitigate risk and enhance operational effectiveness.

• Support business development activities, including proposal writing and client presentations when appropriate.

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or a related field is preferred

• 7+ years of experience in audit, risk management, or internal controls within the financial services industry.

• Strong understanding of second-line risk functions, model risk management (MRM), and frameworks like SR 11-7 and NY DFS 504.

• Proven experience validating models related to credit risk, AML suspicious activity monitoring, sanctions screening, and optimization.

• Familiarity with financial crimes 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.

• Demonstrated ability to manage teams and mentor junior professionals.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to travel as needed (estimated <30%).

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CAMS, FRM, or CFA.

• Prior experience in a public accounting, consulting, or internal risk/audit function.

• Experience presenting to risk committees or audit 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.