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Location: Dallas, TX or New York, NY (Hybrid)
OverviewRSM is seeking an Audit Associate to support Wealth Management audit engagements within a large global banking environment. This opportunity is ideal for professionals with audit experience seeking to further develop their expertise in internal audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance within a complex financial services organization.
Key Responsibilities- Execute audit fieldwork across a variety of Wealth Management audit engagements.
- Perform process walkthroughs and document key risks and controls.
- Assess control design and operating effectiveness.
- Conduct audit testing, including sample selection, evidence review, and documentation of results.
- Prepare high-quality audit workpapers in accordance with established audit methodology and professional standards.
- Identify control deficiencies, exceptions, emerging risks, and process improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with audit team members to ensure timely and effective execution of audit engagements.
- Support the communication of audit observations and findings to audit leadership and stakeholders.
- 2+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk advisory, controls testing, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of audit methodology and the full audit lifecycle.
- Experience performing walkthroughs, control testing, risk assessments, and workpaper documentation.
- Ability to evaluate control effectiveness and identify potential risks and control gaps.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Experience within financial services or Wealth Management environments is preferred.
- Exposure to banking, asset management, private wealth management, or investment advisory businesses.
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations, risk management frameworks, and internal control environments.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities.
Work Arrangement: Hybrid schedule based on client and engagement requirements.
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.
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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: $35 - $53 per hourSkills Required
- 2+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk advisory, controls testing, or a related field
- Strong understanding of audit methodology and the full audit lifecycle
- Experience performing process walkthroughs, control testing, risk assessments, and workpaper documentation
- Ability to evaluate control effectiveness and identify potential risks and control gaps
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Experience within financial services or Wealth Management environments
- Exposure to banking, asset management, private wealth management, or investment advisory businesses
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations, risk management frameworks, and internal control environments
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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