Financial Services Risk Consulting Associate - Summer 2027

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
69K-82K Annually
Entry level
Legal Tech • Other • Professional Services • Real Estate • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Financial Services
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The Role
Supports regulatory compliance consulting engagements for financial institutions. Performs risk and control assessments, financial crime and consumer compliance testing, internal audits, regulatory validation, and identifies non-compliance areas. Develops actionable recommendations, improves testing efficiency, prepares accurate work products, communicates findings, collaborates with clients and teams, and builds expertise in regulatory and financial crime topics. Requires 40% local and national travel, including overnight travel.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

As a Risk Consulting – Regulatory Compliance Associate at RSM, you will work on projects related to the world’s largest financial services institutions and receive hands-on experience with direct access to business owners and executive management. Working on numerous team engagements per year, you will be involved in a variety of challenging assignments with guidance from experienced consultants - and you will feel a great sense of accomplishment when you are done.   

RSM's Regulatory Compliance Consulting group provides value added consulting services to clientele and you will be exposed to a wide variety of clients within the financial services industry. Examples of projects include risk and control projects across all three lines, global risk and control projects, transformations, internal audits in anti-money laundering (AML) and consumer compliance and regulatory validations projects, all intended to provide our clients with timely information to identify and mitigate potential risks. 

Examples of the candidate's responsibilities include: 

  • Work individually and/or as part of a team to execute various projects related to Compliance, Risk and Controls, Financial Crime, Consumer Compliance testing activities for financial institutions of all sizes and complexities. 

  • Identify areas of non-compliance with various financial laws and regulations and provide actionable recommendations. 

  • Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively across multiple external and internal initiatives to achieve stated goals and timelines. 

  • Provide quality and accurate work products. 

  • Develop technical skillsets across various regulatory, compliance and financial crime related topics 

  • Identify areas to improve and bring efficiency to testing techniques. 

  • Contribute to strong client relationships through positive client support and sound expertise. 

  • Use straightforward communication when providing testing results to internal and external parties. 

  • Seek and embrace opportunities to provide and receive actionable feedback. 

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Statistics, or related business or technical field of study from accredited university  

  • Must be able to travel locally and nationally 40% of the time - including overnight travel  

  • Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

  • Strong computer skills, including MS Office 

  • Strong multi-tasking and project management skills  

  • Ability to work as an effective member of a team 

  • Must possess a high degree of integrity and professionalism  

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 require sponsorship now or in the future. This includes individuals who will one day request or require RSM to file or complete immigration-related forms or prepare letters on their behalf in order for them to obtain or continue their work authorization.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.

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: $68,640 - $81,900

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related business or technical field from an accredited university
  • Ability to travel locally and nationally 40% of the time, including overnight travel
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
  • Strong multitasking and project management skills
  • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
  • High degree of integrity and professionalism

RSM US LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RSM US LLP and has not been reviewed or approved by RSM US LLP.

  • Parental & Family Support — Parental leave, caregiver leave, and family‑building assistance are standout strengths, including 12 weeks fully paid parental leave, six weeks paid family caregiver leave, up to $50,000 in fertility coverage, and up to $20,000 per child for adoption or surrogacy, plus backup care resources. These benefits create a family‑forward package that stands out within the firm’s total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off options are broad, with self‑managed PTO for associates and above, at least 14 paid holidays, and firm‑wide wellbeing days alongside hybrid work flexibility. This breadth is consistently presented as a strong component of the overall offering.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs (two HDHPs and a PPO), telehealth access, and a mental‑health platform offering up to eight free 1:1 sessions per year. Health benefits are characterized as solid to strong for the industry.

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RSM is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market. With over 11,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada and a global presence in 120 countries, our purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities. As first-choice advisors, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. For more information, visit rsmus.com.

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