CQRM Associate, Contract Analyst & Risk Advisor
About The Position
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. RSM US LLP 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- JD or a Master of Legal Studies
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and compensation package
- Flexibility in your schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
