Manager, Risk and Compliance

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Assurance Digital delivers the technology that enables high quality external assurance engagements across the U.S. and the global network. The Manager of Risk & Compliance supports Assurance Digital by executing certification and compliance activities for products and platforms under established standards and guidance. This role is responsible for preparing certification artifacts, supporting risk assessments, collecting and validating evidence, and ensuring release readiness. Working closely with product, engineering, and delivery teams, the Manager provides hands on risk and compliance support and helps address issues as they arise. The role focuses on producing high quality, inspection ready documentation, and escalating complex matters to senior leaders as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Certification Execution and Release Support - Execute certification activities for Assurance Digital products and platforms under established standards and guidance. Prepare certification artifacts, including procedures performed, evidence collection, conclusions, and draft release recommendations. Support pre release readiness and post release follow up activities.
• Risk Assessment Support and Issue Management - Support risk assessments for new products, enhancements, and material changes, including documenting risks and proposed mitigations. Track risk treatment actions and remediation items through completion, escalating issues as needed.
• Documentation, Evidence, and Quality Control - Produce and maintain required documentation and evidence in accordance with defined templates and minimum standards. Perform quality checks on evidence and certification materials to ensure completeness, accuracy, and inspection readiness. Maintain certification records, findings logs, and evidence repositories.
• Stakeholder Coordination and Day to Day Advisory - Partner with product, engineering, and delivery teams to gather inputs, clarify requirements, and support compliance activities. Serve as a day to day Risk & Compliance contact for assigned initiatives, escalating complex issues to Associate Directors or Directors.
• Governance and Reporting Support - Support compliance governance forums through preparation of materials, status reporting, action tracking, and follow ups. Assist with audit, inspection, peer review, and internal oversight requests.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Information Systems, Business, Computer Science, or related field - required
• Years of experience: 5+ - required
• Certification: CPA, CISA, CRISC, AIGP, AAIR, AAISM or similar - preferred

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Experience with privacy/data protection impact assessments and related process and security controls concepts.
• Familiarity supporting SOC 1/SOC 2 reporting concepts.
• Exposure to cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP) and related control considerations.
• Exposure to data and AI governance, model risk management frameworks, or emerging technology compliance

EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of external audit workflows and the importance of audit quality, documentation, and evidence.
• Experience working with IT control frameworks (e.g., COSO, COBIT, ITIL) and common technology risk concepts.
• Experience partnering with product or technology teams to clarify requirements, obtain evidence, and drive follow-through on remediation actions

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.

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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.

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.