Manager Model Risk Management Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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Overview:

• RSM US LLP is seeking an experienced and visionary Director, Intelligent Risk Management (IRM) to help lead and scale our IRM capability within Risk Advisory Services. This role focuses on transforming how organizations manage IT risk, controls, and regulatory compliance through operating model optimization, advanced technology enablement, and integrated risk visibility. The ideal candidate brings deep risk advisory expertise, strong executive presence, and a practicebuilding mindset.

Scope of Services:

• Lead IRM engagements focused on IT risk, controls transformation, and regulatory optimization across midmarket and large organizations.
• Deliver IRM services including IT controls operating model design, control rationalization, continuous monitoring, GRC enablement, and automation.
• Drive integration across risk, tax, finance, and IT functions to reduce cost and improve coverage.
• Collaborate with national and regional leadership, managing complex stakeholder environments across client organizations.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and oversee IRM programs from strategy and design through execution and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational cost reduction by transforming IT controls operating processes and delivery models.
• Design and implement scalable IRM operating models leveraging nearshore/offshore resources.
• Enhance risk coverage by aligning control structures across multiple regulatory and risk frameworks.
• Improve visibility and decisionmaking by enabling integrated risk views through GRC platforms, automation, analytics, and AI.
• Build, mentor, and manage highperforming IRM teams at the local, regional, and national level.
• Own senior client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
• Contribute to the execution of the Risk Advisory Services strategy and IRM growth plan.
• Further RSM's brand by serving as a visible spokesperson and thought leader at industry and professional events.
• Integrate and model RSM's core values in all client, people, and practice initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in IT risk management, internal audit, compliance, or risk consulting.
• Proven experience leading large, complex risk or controls transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of IT control frameworks and regulatory standards (e.g., SOX, COSO, COBIT, ISO, NIST).
• Experience implementing or optimizing GRC platforms and control automation solutions.
• Demonstrated success in operating model design, cost optimization, and delivery transformation.
• Strong understanding of consulting engagement economics (utilization, staffing, billing, margin).

Certifications Preferred:

• CISA
• CISSP
• CPA
• PMP
• CRISC

Ideal Candidate Traits:

• Strategic, analytical, and innovative problem solver.
• Executivelevel communicator with strong client presence.
• Proven people leader and talent developer.
• Practicebuilder with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to quality.
• Ability to translate complex risk concepts into actionable business insights.

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.

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 call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

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.