CQRM Associate, Contract Analyst & Risk Advisor

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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.

The successful applicant’s primary responsibilities will include the following functions:

• 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

Preference will be given to internal candidates with the requisite skills and demonstrated ability to grow 

Preferred Qualifications consist of:

Minimum:

• 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

Preferred:

• 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

Other:

• Limited travel

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 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, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.