Overview:
RGS Global Advisors (“RGS”) is a reputed, trusted risk assurance and advisory services provider to Financial and non-Financial institutions. Unlike many other firms, RGS does not provide any attest services, external audit services or Tax audit services, enabling it to maintain its absolute focus on risk advisory services in the field of Internal Audit, Financial Crimes, Regulatory Compliance, Technology Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Model Validations and Other Consultancy services (ERM, policy and procedures, training, business process reengineering, project management, etc.). The leaders and professionals of RGS are preferred partners by choice to the clients, who are provided quality, value-added services that are unparalleled in the market.
The Director – Risk Advisory at RGS is a leadership position. This individual is responsible for all aspects of client relationship and for ensuring the quality and timeliness of work at his/her clients. The Director – Risk Advisory is expected to have a good understanding of regulatory requirements and regulatory expectations for financial institutions as well as knowledge of SOX and FDICIA requirements. He/she should have excellent project management and supervisory skills, as well be a team player who is hands-on. This individual should be able to use the technology and tools, as required, for the projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage engagements at multiple clients and ensure the overall quality and timeliness of all RGS work at those clients.
- For internal audit related services, this individual
- Acts as the key point of contact with the client;
- Leads/performs Audit Risk Assessments;
- Ensures timeliness of planned Audits;
- Ensures quality of workpapers and deliverables, coordinating with subject matter experts and practice leaders, as required;
- Maintains close professional relationship with clients to ensure that changes to Audit Universe or risks are promptly identified and Audit Plan modified as necessary to address these changes;
- Works with leadership team for creating and updating various proprietary documents needed for performing the engagements;
- Document customized Audit Manual for the engagements;
- Prepare/review Audit Committee packages or packages to be submitted to Chief Audit Executives for Foreign Banks or co-sourced engagements;
- Ensure periodic follow-up and validation of prior Audit and Regulatory Examination findings.
- For consultancy related services, this individual.
- Acts as the key point of contact with the client;
- Leads/performs the projects with the assistance of subject matter experts, as required;
- Ensures timeliness and quality of all work and deliverables;
- Works with leadership team for creating and updating various proprietary documents needed for performing the engagements;
- Ability to identify new business opportunities and grow the practice.
- Contribute to Whitepapers and Articles.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 15 years of professional services experience, of which at least 5 years should be in internal audits, industry or regulatory agency in supervisory capacity in the United States.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
- Professional Certification e.g. CIA, CPA, CAMS, CRCM, CRMA, CFE, CISA, etc. preferred
- Experience in international bank, regulatory agency or a Big 4 firm is a plus
- Ability to multi-task and manage multiple audits or engagements.
- Ability to interpret the impact and requirements of applicable laws and regulations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in business development is a plus.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.