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RSM US LLP · 3 days ago

Risk Consulting Manager - AML Validation

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $192K/yr

7+ years exp

RSM US LLP is a leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, dedicated to empowering clients and employees. They are seeking a Risk Consulting Manager to support financial crimes compliance model engagements, focusing on model validation, financial crime risk, and data analytics for financial services clients.

AccountingConsultingFinancial Services

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and manage fieldwork on model validation and financial crime risk engagements for banks, asset managers, and other financial institutions

Perform technical model validation and tuning/optimization of suspicious activity monitoring, customer risk rating and sanctions screening including review of model assumptions, development methodology, testing, and performance monitoring

Assess financial crime compliance programs including sanctions, transaction monitoring, and KYC processes

Utilize strong data analytics and coding skills (Python, Alteryx, etc.) to validate and test models and detect anomalies or weaknesses

Coach and mentor junior staff, reviewing work and providing structured feedback to develop technical and soft skills

Manage multiple projects concurrently, including planning, scoping, budgeting, execution, and reporting, ensuring delivery meets RSM’s quality standards

Communicate findings and recommendations clearly in both written reports and client presentations

Work collaboratively with internal teams and clients to mitigate risk and improve operational effectiveness

Participate in business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations when appropriate

Qualification

Model validationFinancial crime riskData analyticsPythonAlteryxModel risk managementProfessional certificationsCommunication skillsTeam managementMentoringProject management

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or a related field

7+ years of relevant experience in audit, risk management, or internal controls within the financial services industry

Strong understanding of second-line risk functions, model risk management (MRM), and governance frameworks (e.g., SR 11-7, NY DFS 504)

Demonstrated experience with model validation, especially in AML suspicious activity monitoring, sanctions screening, and optimization models

Familiarity with common financial crimes models such as NICE Actimize, Oracle FCCM, Verafin, Fircosoft, etc.)

Proficiency in Python, Alteryx, R or other analytics tools; experience with SQL, or SAS is a plus

Ability to manage teams, lead engagements, and mentor junior professionals

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to travel as needed (estimated)

Preferred

Professional certifications such as CPA, CAMS, FRM, or CFA

Prior experience at a public accounting firm, professional services/consulting firm, or in an internal audit/internal model risk function

Experience presenting to stakeholders, including risk committees or audit committees

Benefits

Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance

Company

RSM US LLP

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