Senior Consultant - Risk Advisory (Internal Audit & SOX - Financial Services) (NY)

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We are seeking a Senior Consultant with expertise in Internal Audit within the Financial Services sector, specializing in evaluating the financial operations, processes, and controls of organizations such as banks, investment firms, and other financial institutions.

By joining our rapidly growing Risk Advisory practice you will serve as a trusted partner to our clients. You’ll bring your first-hand experience, unique perspectives, and functional knowledge to deliver tailored integrated solutions that solve today's challenges and set the foundation for future success. With support from experienced leaders and a dedicated coach, you will join a collaborative community that invites you to contribute beyond the scope of client delivery.

What You'll Do:

• Assess financial risks, such as liquidity risk, credit risk, operational risk, and market risk, and ensure that the organization has robust risk management processes in place
• Ensure compliance with various financial regulations and standards, such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Basel III (for banks), and IFRS or GAAP accounting standards, as well as local regulatory frameworks
• Serve as an analyst on a broad range of audit, risk assessment, control testing, and risk management projects by conducting fieldwork, testing controls, preparing work papers, and ensuring the creation of exceptional deliverables that surpass client expectations
• Conduct preliminary analyses and assessments of assigned operating units, business areas, or controls
• Perform walkthroughs with management to document processes, including narratives, flow charts, and risk control matrices
• Evaluate, design, and test internal controls, and develop tailored remediation strategies for identified risk and control gaps
• Assist Managing Consultants in driving operational excellence by actively participating in ongoing projects, including engagement planning, budget development, progress monitoring, and quality control of deliverables
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of business and operational processes, controls, and flow
• Cultivate new client relationships and deepen existing ones, leveraging a deep understanding of their business and delivering exceptional results
• Collaborate with CrossCountry and client team members to address business obstacles, explore potential solutions, and create impactful deliverables

What You'll Bring:

• 3+ years of prior experience in professional services (public accounting, advisory firm, or management consulting firm), with a focus on financial services clients
• In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements impacting financial services, including those related to compliance, risk management, and reporting
• Proficiency in identifying and analyzing key financial risks, including liquidity, credit, operational, and market risks
• Excellent written and verbal communications and analytical thinking skills

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university