Risk Control Associate Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

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The Technology Compliance & Emerging Risk Senior Associate will be an integral team member, assisting with planning engagements, conducting fieldwork, supporting compliance assessments, preparing documentation, and delivering high-quality client outputs.
This role focuses on strengthening technology compliance, cybersecurity governance, and risk management capabilities, including emerging areas such as AI and digital transformation.
Responsibilities:
- Perform technology compliance and risk assessments across IT and cloud environments
- Evaluate control design aligned with regulatory requirements
- Assess cybersecurity and information security programs and governance
- Support AI and emerging technology risk assessments
- Work across 1st and 2nd lines of defense
- Develop an understanding of the industry leading frameworks and methodologies for NIST, PCI, HIPAA, SOC2, Sarbanes-Oxley, COBIT.
Required Qualifications:
- 2-5 years in technology compliance, risk, or cybersecurity
- Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, COBIT, SOX/SOC2
- Experience with IT controls and compliance requirements
Preferred:
- Relevant certifications (CISA, CISSP, etc.)
- Exposure to AI risk or cloud compliance
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.
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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.
Compensation Range: $77,700 - $146,900
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.