Job Description

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.


The Office of Risk Management ("ORM") supports the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to manage RSM US (or "Firm") risk. Individuals in the Independence Senior Associate 1 role will assist with managing risk by supporting multiple teams within RSM's Office of Risk Management including Conflicts, Independence Operations, Private Equity Independence, and Personal Independence. The Independence Senior Associate 1 will support these various functions as seasonal volumes fluctuate and will gain visibility into the key operational activities of the Risk Management function. Responsibilities will include researching internal databases, identifying situations where conflicts of interest issues may exist, summarizing research findings, and delivering summary reports to engagement teams, processing updates to the entity management system, supporting independence search procedures, and other responsibilities as required. The Independence Senior Associate 1 will also provide procedural support to engagement teams navigating the Firm's independence and conflict check requirements.

Essential Duties

Process and review conflict of interest searches, analyze and interpret complex results per professional standards, and generate conflict reports using internal databases. Maintain the relationships and data in RSM InTrust, the Firm's independence system of record Educate and provide guidance to stakeholders regarding Office of Risk Management policies and procedures Monitor workload and ensuring assignments are timely actioned Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Graduation - Required MBA - Preferred

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook - Required Organizational and time-management skills - Required Communicating information clearly and concisely, in writing to diverse audiences across the Firm and to outside professional contacts - Required Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail - Required

EXPERIENCE

Previous conflicts analyst experience - Required Experience with an accounting Firm's entity management -Required Experience in a support or customer service role or function - Required Experience with the independence rules in the United States, including the PCAOB, SEC, AICPA - Preferred with private equity and public issuer corporate structures - Preferred

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Must be able to work in a team environment, as well as collaboratively across multiple teams - Required Strong organizational and time management skills - Required Able to adapt quickly to changes in process - Required Ability to supervise, mentor and coach other employees - Preferred

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/india.html.


RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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 Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.


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 send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.