Senior Associate – Financial Services Compliance and Internal Audit (Temporary Opportunity)

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Position Summary:

RSM is seeking a senior associate for a temporary opportunity within our financial services consulting practice, specializing in compliance and internal auditing. This role supports community and mid-market banks with regulatory compliance and internal audit execution. The focus is on Reg A–Z compliance, including lending, deposit operations, and servicing, not AML. The opportunity is remote, with some travel based on client needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead compliance internal audits for financial institution operations (lending, deposits, servicing)
• Conduct testing and evaluations related to Reg A–Z compliance (e.g., Reg B, C, Z, X, DD, E, etc.)
• Assess internal controls for effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Draft audit findings and reports for client stakeholders
• Manage multiple client engagements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Supervise and mentor junior team members
• Stay current on regulatory changes impacting financial institutions

Qualification

• 5+ years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, internal audi, andt second-line compliance monitoring (non-AML)
• In-depth knowledge of Reg A–Z regulations and banking operations
• Strong communication and client management skills
• Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CRCM) preferred or in progress
• Comfortable working remotely with occasional travel

Why Join This Temporary Opportunity at RSM?
This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a leading consulting firm, work on impactful banking compliance projects, and collaborate with top industry professionals. You’ll contribute to meaningful client work while expanding your experience within a respected national practice.

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 [email protected].

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.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

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.