Risk Consulting Manager - AML Validation

RSM • Charlotte, NC

2d

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 is seeking a dynamic and experienced Supervisor or Manager to join our Risk Consulting practice and specifically support financial crimes compliance model engagements for our Financial Services clients. This role is ideal for someone with a strong audit and second-line risk function background who has worked extensively with financial institutions and is passionate about model validation, financial crime risk, and data analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in audit, risk management, or internal controls within the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of second-line risk functions, model risk management (MRM), and governance frameworks (e.g., SR 11-7, NY DFS 504).
• Demonstrated experience with model validation, especially in AML suspicious activity monitoring, sanctions screening, and optimization models.
• Familiarity with common financial crimes models such as NICE Actimize, Oracle FCCM, Verafin, Fircosoft, etc.)
• Proficiency in Python, Alteryx, R or other analytics tools; experience with SQL, or SAS is a plus.
• Ability to manage teams, lead engagements, and mentor junior professionals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed (estimated <30%).

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CAMS, FRM, or CFA.
• Prior experience at a public accounting firm, professional services/consulting firm, or in an internal audit/internal model risk function.
• Experience presenting to stakeholders, including risk committees or audit committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fieldwork on model validation and financial crime risk engagements for banks, asset managers, and other financial institutions.
• Perform technical model validation and tuning/optimization of suspicious activity monitoring, customer risk rating d and sanctions screening including review of model assumptions, development methodology, testing, and performance monitoring.
• Assess financial crime compliance programs including sanctions, transaction monitoring, and KYC processes.
• Utilize strong data analytics and coding skills (Python, Alteryx, etc.) to validate and test models and detect anomalies or weaknesses.
• Coach and mentor junior staff, reviewing work and providing structured feedback to develop technical and soft skills.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, including planning, scoping, budgeting, execution, and reporting, ensuring delivery meets RSM’s quality standards.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly in both written reports and client presentations.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and clients to mitigate risk and improve operational effectiveness.
• Participate in business development efforts, including proposal writing and client presentations when appropriate.

Benefits

• We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.
• 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.
• RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.
• Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees