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As the largest national accounting firm focused on serving the middle market, RSM US Integrated Services India Private Limited is seeking an Associate to join our Consulting Quality & Risk Management (“CQRM”) team, with a preferred location in Chicago, IL. Part of RSM’s Office of Risk Management, the CQRM team is comprised of experienced professionals with diverse business and legal backgrounds who support our rapidly expanding consulting, audit, and tax practices. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a premier professional services organization while developing a deep understanding of the business and building the risk management expertise essential to supporting its continued growth.

The successful applicant’s primary responsibilities will include the following functions:

• Review of professional services engagement agreements, subcontractor agreements, non-disclosure agreements, business associate agreements, data privacy agreements, information security agreements, reseller and referral agreements, and other related contracts and legal documents
• Review of commercial and public sector requests for proposals (RFPs) and development of exceptions documents in support of engagement pursuits
• Preparation of risk management plans and issues memos to identify and mitigate enhanced risks to the firm presented by the terms and conditions of the engagement agreement or RFP
• Consult with client service team personnel in evaluating and responding to risk matters affecting client engagements and/or the services provided to the client
• Preparation, development, and/or updates to contract templates, contracting playbooks, knowledge management articles, practice manuals and policies, and training material
• Train lesser experienced and/or more junior level members of the CQRM Team, and assist with onboarding and supporting new members of the CRQM Team

Preference will be given to internal candidates with the requisite skills and demonstrated ability to grow 

Preferred Qualifications consist of:

Minimum:

• 2 to 3 years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communications skills
• Ability to review and apply legal standards, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to understand and ensure compliance with firm, lines of business, and departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to identify gaps in or revisions to existing operational policies and practices
• Ability to apply sound professional judgement and skepticism and maintain objectivity in responding to significant risk events
• Ability to adapt to change and reprioritize based on urgency, risk rating, and/or significance of matter
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with respect to internal information
• CPA, MBA, LLM or other relevant certification in consulting, accounting, tax, or legal profession
• Prior experience working in an accounting or consulting firm, a business risk management or advisory role, or a government or commercial sector legal or procurement office or department

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/india.html.  

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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 Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.  

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 send us an email at [email protected].