Director

Description:

In the Risk Consulting practice, we frequently work as or alongside a client’s internal audit function, the risk management function, Sarbanes-Oxley project team, and various other members of management tasked with managing risk. Our advisors help our clients with identifying and prioritizing risk and leveraging process and controls to reduce risk exposure.

Key Responsibilities

Client Experience

Leverage understanding of ESG industry trends and regulations to propose dynamic solutions to complex ESG and climate risk management challenges, and related internal controls including data governance matters such as data reliability, completeness and accuracy, etc.
Responsible for enhancing our firms ESG risk methodology and delivering across various industry specializations with a national practice of middle market clients
Advise clients in the implementation of climate risk strategies, processes and frameworks such as the TCFD, SASB, GRI and others
Apply technical knowledge on disclosures required by laws and regulations, frameworks, and standards
Explain the business case and value of ESG risk management and internal controls to clients to both achieve compliance and create value
Participate in developing ESG and climate risk-related thought leadership to share with clients and broader market
Lead ESG and non-ESG risk assessment management interviews
Develop internal audit plans to prepare companies for ESG-related measurements and financial statement disclosures, in line with the regulatory expectations
Complete review of all project deliverables including process narratives/flowcharts, risks and control gaps, suggested remediation and process improvement
Lead account communication strategy and ensure adherence to the reporting protocol defined for each client
Maintain overall responsibility for engagement economics to account strategy or structure to improve financial performance
Demonstrate effective delegation strategies by managing multiple clients, projects, and teams simultaneously with the goal of overseeing a book of business
Own management level relationships and interact with C-suite group. Drive collaboration with external stakeholders

Contributions to Firm Culture

Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
Collaborate with colleagues across a variety of levels and disciplines to develop and deliver innovative solutions that provide value to clients
Maintain agility to adapt quickly to shifting needs, demands, technology solutions, or process changes and assist others in adapting to change
Support RSM’s goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions

Talent Experience

Encourage colleagues to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results while working within a team environment
Manage, train, motivate, and mentor teams to cultivate an environment where team member capabilities are optimized and expanded
Recruit, develop, and inspire future leaders of the firm through mentorship that focuses on understanding the potential and aspirations of the workforce
Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form; Commit to self-development in response to constructive feedback received
Assist with developing ESG training content and providing guidance and knowledge sharing within team

Business Development

Work across consulting solution sets focused on ESG consulting, industry, and priority markets to build our emerging ESG practice in risk.
Participate in relevant industry associations and events to develop and/or maintain industry focus and relationships
Build, maintain, and utilize your internal network to address issues timely and add value to client relationships; begin cultivating an external network with the goal of generating new business opportunities for the firm
Contribute to thought leadership development and present at relevant internal and external industry events
Proactively utilize your network, knowledge about our firm, client/prospect, and industry to deepen existing relationships or form new ones
Assist in writing, developing and delivering thought leadership internally and externally
Communicate effectively with prospects, assess needs, and develop clear and accurate project parameters including scoping descriptions, delivery plans, and budgets
Contribute to pursuits through development of proposals and other materials

Position Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in business, accounting or related discipline
8 years or more of risk management experience such as internal audit, related internal controls, or audit positions
A climate and sustainability certification relevant to risk management (GARP Sustainability and Climate Risk Certification or other)
Demonstrated experience within ESG / sustainability consulting and/or climate / GHG quantification and inventory development (carbon accounting, carbon measurement techniques and calculation methods for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 – including financed emissions and value chain assessment techniques and methods)
Significant experience advising on sustainability
Experience leading project based work with milestones and workflow driven by objectives and defined timelines
Proficiency in professional writing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools
Ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively with others in-person and remotely
Openness to workday flexibility, agility, remote work environment, leveraging new tools
Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
Effective time management and prioritization skills
Established experience in multiple industries or subject-matter expertise in one specific industry
Demonstrated success in high pressure scenarios