About the Role
The Senior, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for providing risk consulting and issues resolution to financial services clients in areas such as internal audit, business process improvement, regulatory compliance, risk management, IT, and SOX. This role involves participating in all stages of audit and consulting engagements, including planning, fieldwork, wrap-up, and report composition, while providing recommendations on client risk management.
Responsibilities
- 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 from senior professionals
- Develops initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
- Reassesses risks and communicates with senior 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 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 within established timelines, 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
- Supervises the day-to-day workload of Associates and/or Interns on assigned engagements and reviews work products
- Ensures 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 Associates and/or Interns
- Acts as mentor to Associates and/or Interns as appropriate
- Ability to travel as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, required
- 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, required
- One (1) or more years of supervisory experience, required
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
- 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 Associates and/or Interns and delegating work assignments as needed
- Build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
Skills
- Internal audit
- Business process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Information technology
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Internal controls
- IT audit
- Risk assessment
- Audit programs
- Test procedures
- Compliance
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- Two (2) or more years of experience
- One (1) or more years of supervisory experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Salary/Compensations
- National Range: $85,000 - $100,000
- Maryland Range: $85,000 - $100,000
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Benefits
- ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success
- Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings
- BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
