Position Description

As a Risk Consulting Intern at RSM, you will work with various sized institutions within the financial services industry and receive hands-on client 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 Risk Consulting Group provides value added risk assessment services to clientele and you will have the ability to be exposed to a wide variety of clients within financial services industry. Examples of projects include internal audits in AML and consumer compliance, risk assessments, look-backs and system validations projects intended to provide our clients with timely information to mitigate potential risks. 

Examples of the candidate's responsibilities include:

• Work individually or as part of a team to execute AML, lending or deposit compliance testing activities for financial institutions of all sizes and complexities. 

• Identify areas of non-compliance with banking 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. 

• Use proven tools and techniques to execute testing in a manner consistent with business objectives. 

• 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:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Criminal Justice, or related business field of study from accredited university  

• Must be able to travel locally and nationally 40% of the time - including overnight travel, as well as able to secure vehicular transportation for local engagements.  

• 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

Currently, RSM does not intend to hire candidates for entry level positions who will need, now or in the future, RSM sponsorship through any non-immigrant visa category such as the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN.

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.

The firm offers a competitive benefits package, base compensation, and an employee bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance per program guidelines. Base compensation ranges can be found between the ranges noted below in the posting, and an actual offer can vary based upon on role, hiring location, and qualifications. For additional information on RSM’s total rewards, visit our website at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.html. 

If required by applicable law or client policy, you may be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved accommodation.

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.

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RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

RSM is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market, with over 16,600 professionals across the U.S., Canada, El Salvador and India. RSM has a global presence in 120 countries, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. Our culture embodies inclusiveness and understanding, empowering our people to be their authentic selves, share their unique perspectives and own their futures to achieve their personal and professional aspirations.