Director, Risk Consulting

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, inclusive 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.

RSM is looking for an experienced Director to join our Risk Consulting (RC) team. The RC service line is comprised of team members with a wide array of skill sets, including chartered accountants, information technology specialists, software developers, data sciences, etc. This diverse team supports a wide array of services including:

• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) financial and business process controls compliance
• ICFR audit support
• SOC report audit support
• Security compliance reporting support (PCI, NIST, SWIFT, HITECH, etc.)
• ERP application controls testing
• Automation and robotics development
• Network security penetration testing
• Security operations center monitoring

Changing economies, new accounting policies and evolving regulations mean that business and professional services firms face an ever-changing business landscape. With more than 80 years of industry expertise, RSM has helped thousands of firms to achieve their business objectives. Our clients include firms in a variety of industries, including financial services, technology, and commercial to name just a few. Experienced in serving clients with international presence, and several diverse organizational structures, our professionals can help develop meaningful solutions for your business.

The Director will serve as the leader of our USI RC practice. The Director will work with our USI RC capability leaders to manage the RC financial metrics and staff across our USI offices. Additionally, Director will work collaboratively with the RC leadership team to develop strategies to increase the USI utilization across the RC engagement portfolio.

Qualification and Minimum Entry Requirements

• Chartered Accountant/CPA, CISA, or CISSP with minimum of 15 year of experience in risk consulting services.
• Experience in Big Four firm or equivalent offshore risk consulting / internal audit practice.
• Has managed the P&L of a large consulting practice (500+ people).
• Experience with the life cycle of employee management including recruiting and performance management.
• Minimum of 6 years of team lead experience overseeing staff on multiple RC engagements.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the “culture” champion to build a cohesive and collaborative environment for employees to thrive throughout their career.
• Provide RC leadership with insight on the recruiting, training, and performance management requirements to maintain a qualified and engaged USI RC team over multiple locations in India.
• Travel at least 1 – 2 times monthly to RSM USI sites to meet with local RC teams and office leadership.
• Report on RC USI performance to the RC leadership team.
• Understand RSM RC capabilities and work with the team in providing an integrated service delivery.
• Develop others within the RC practice through mentoring, training, and advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives.
• Work with US leaders on “go to market” strategy, participating in proposals, pitch meetings, and developing marketing collateral.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Experience being a liaison between US and India team to understand the importance of working as one team.

You want your next step to be the right one. You’ve worked hard to get where you are today. And now you’re ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you’ll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

Experience RSM. Experience the power of being understood.

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