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Job Summary:

The Senior, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for providing risk consulting and issues resolution to financial services clients in the areas of internal audit, business process improvement/transformation, regulatory compliance, risk management, information technology, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley ("SOX"). In this role, theSenior, Risk Advisory Services participates in all stages of internal audit or consulting engagements, and provides assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap up, and report composition, along with providing recommendations regarding client risk management.

Job Duties:

• Acts as primary day-to-day contact for clients regarding basic questions and information
• Conducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings with clients during engagement process
• Obtains information, documents, and data from clients to support the completion of analyses and research of client issues
• Documents and analyzes clients' processes, risks, and controls with guidance and direction from senior RAS-FS professionals
• Develops initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
• Reassesses risks and communicates with senior RAS-FS professionals and/or client as necessary
• Assists with management of engagements to ensure engagement metrics are achieved
• Utilizes research tools, databases, and trade publications to develop understanding of client's industry
• Develops relationships with client personnel and management members
• Prepares formal and informal presentations for client meetings
• Partners with RAS-FS leadership to complete research and draft proposals and reports as necessary
• Implements project plans, and maintains all documentation and work papers associated with client engagements
• Conducts risk assessment of assigned departments and/or functional areas in established / required timeline, while overseeing staff
• Develops risk-based audit programs / designs test procedures
• Determines scope of projects in conjunction with the Engagement Manager
• Documents understanding of internal audit areas and/or processes, and identifies associated relevant risks and key controls
• Assesses internal control design and operational effectiveness
• Conducts audit testing of specified areas and/or processes, and identifies reportable issues and dimension of risk (impact and likelihood)
• Determines compliance with applicable regulations and/or policies and procedures
• Communicates findings to senior management and drafts comprehensive reports for audited areas
• Other duties as required
• Ability to travel as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of RAS-FS Associates and/or Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work products to ensure quality standards are met
• Ensures RAS-FS Associates and/or Interns are trained on all relevant audit and other software and engagement processes and procedures
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for RAS-FS Associates and/or Interns
• Acts as mentor to RAS-FS Associates and/or Interns as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, required

Experience:

• Two (2) or more years of banking, asset management, brokerage, and/or other financial services experience within a public accounting firm or financial institution performing internal audit, compliance, risk management, and/or other related risk/control functions, required
• Experience with internal controls including SOX/FDICIA flowcharts, documentation, and testing of controls, required
• Experience with IT audit and SOX with a focus on entity-wide risk assessment, required
• One (1) or more years of experience in performing internal audits of banking, asset management, brokerage, and/or other financial services activities as follows, required:
  • Lending Activities (e.g., Consumer Loans/Commercial Loans/Portfolio Management/Problem Loan Management/ALLL)
  • Treasury and Finance (e.g., Accounting & Controllers/Investments & Treasury/ALM/Liquidity Mgmt./Borrowing/Reg. Reporting)
  • Core Regulatory Requirements (e.g., Consumer/Lending/Privacy/Operational/Compliance/Risk Management)
  • Bank/Asset Management/Brokerage Operations (e.g., Branch Admin. & Retail Banking/Electronic Banking/Deposit Operations/Vendor Management/ERM/Trade Execution - Capture, Match, Settle, Reconcile and Report/New Client On-Boarding/Account Management)
  • Human Resources (e.g., Payroll/Employee Benefits/Regulatory Compliance/Ethics Management/Training Program)
• One (1) or more years of supervisory experience, required

License/Certifications:

• CPA, CIA, CISA, and/or CFSA certification, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
• Experience with various internal audit applications and research tools, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform internal audits within financial institutions
• Knowledge of internal controls within and professional standards and regulations applicable to financial institutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within client organizations and the Firm
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details, accuracy, and responsiveness
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully
• Solid organizational skills, especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Capable of effectively supervising RAS-FS Associates and/or Interns and delegating work assignments as needed
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.

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