Risk Management Specialist

1 month ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RSM Full time

Job Summary

This is a key position within the division, responsible for effectively managing projects and staff. The successful candidate will have high requirements of research, planning, and delivering risk mitigation strategies. As a Risk Advisory Services manager, you will also have a responsibility for extensive client relationship management, staff training, and liaising with third parties.

Our Value Proposition

At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people. We support a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.

Our Values

We are guided by three core values: integrity in everything we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone. These values underpin our commitment to you and highlight the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure completion of each assignment to a high quality standard, within budget and on or before deadlines, while controlling the progress of other assignments;
  • Coordinate with other divisions;
  • Address quality assurance issues and assist in resolving differing views/positions with clients;
  • Manage and coordinate the audit team, including training, mentoring, and methodology compliance;
  • Maintain strong budgetary discipline, ensuring there are no major overruns. Ability to plan effective and realistic budgets;
  • Monitor staffing requirements and future resource planning issues;
  • Coach staff in dealing with complex environments and high-risk engagements;
  • Work with and influence clients at senior levels in different business environments;
  • Perform detailed reviews of audit team work and draft reports prepared;
  • Summarize the key areas of the engagement for the partner;
  • Consult with and share technical knowledge with colleagues;
  • Identify potential issues and document issue and proposed solution for partner attention;
  • Finalize draft reports for Partner review that provide practical recommendations;
  • Apply Quality Assurance principles to increase client satisfaction;
  • Identify client business needs and assist partner in developing a tailored solution;
  • Understand all relevant independence rules and their applicability to the assurance team and the Firm;
  • Identify and refer ethical, accounting, and conflict issues to partner;
  • Develop an advanced understanding of clients' businesses and operations to provide tailored Risk Advisory solutions to clients;
  • Keep on top of key industry factors;
  • Together with partner negotiate fees and demonstrate commercial responsibility for profitability of each client;
  • Assist partners in Business Development activities; and
  • Contribute to meetings and make effective presentations.

Education Requirements

Essential

  • Relevant tertiary degree and/or qualification;

Desirable

  • Relevant certification or professional membership.

Demonstrated Experience & Attributes

Essential

  • 6-8 years' experience in Professional Services;
  • Previous experience managing a team;
  • Strong Communication Skills;
  • Strong attention to detail;
  • Strong prioritizing skills;
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team;
  • Ability to utilize resources to optimize engagement outcomes through self-management;
  • Add value by providing first-class service in response to client demands and;
  • Management of a client portfolio.

Life at RSM

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence, and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allows us to offer a personal service to all our clients, regardless of where they are.

Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness, financial, and lifestyle benefits.



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