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POSITION SUMMARY:
Risk Advisory Associate
Risk Associates are responsible for delivering engagements ranging from business process and information systems controls assessments and testing to support regulatory, compliance and other strategic, operational and attestation engagements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluate and test business processes and IT controls and identify areas of risk
Apply current knowledge of trends to identify business risk management issues and other opportunities for improvement
Work with the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address business risks and issues and supporting controls
Work with risk teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address business process and IT controls risks and issues
Execute assigned client engagements from start to completion of information systems assessments and/or business process control reviews
Gain a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements
Participate in recruiting efforts as needed
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
Assist practice leadership in creating proposals, budgets, and work plans. Participate in other business development activities as appropriate
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
Information Technology, MIS or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
Desire to pursue CPA, PMP, CISA, CISSP, CIA, CAMS, or CISM license/certification preferred
Major and overall GPA of 3.2/4.0
Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel 60%-100% as required
Interest to work cross functionally throughout different business processes within an organization
Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
Desire to pursue applicable professional certification as outlined above
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. Additionally, excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary
Risk Advisory Associate
Risk Associates are responsible for delivering engagements ranging from business process and information systems controls assessments and testing to support regulatory, compliance and other strategic, operational and attestation engagements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Evaluate and test business processes and IT controls and identify areas of risk
Apply current knowledge of trends to identify business risk management issues and other opportunities for improvement
Work with the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address business risks and issues and supporting controls
Work with risk teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address business process and IT controls risks and issues
Execute assigned client engagements from start to completion of information systems assessments and/or business process control reviews
Gain a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements
Participate in recruiting efforts as needed
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
Assist practice leadership in creating proposals, budgets, and work plans. Participate in other business development activities as appropriate
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
Information Technology, MIS or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
Desire to pursue CPA, PMP, CISA, CISSP, CIA, CAMS, or CISM license/certification preferred
Major and overall GPA of 3.2/4.0
Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel 60%-100% as required
Interest to work cross functionally throughout different business processes within an organization
Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Strong technical aptitude and problem-solving skills
Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
Desire to pursue applicable professional certification as outlined above
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills. Additionally, excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary
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