Independence Compliance Senior Associate 2

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The Office of Risk Management (ORM) supports the implementation of programs policies and practices to manage RSM US risk. The Personal Independence Compliance Senior Associate 2 is responsible for assisting with efforts to monitor individual compliance with the firms Independence policies and rules set by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Public Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and collaborates with internal resources to ensure the accuracy of information in the investment tracking system. Works closely with other members of the Independence team with respect to these responsibilities.

Essential Duties

• Supports the review and monitoring of personal independence tracking system and support firm personnel with related inquiries
• Performs reviews via the Personal Independence Assessment (PIA) process
• Evaluates responses in Annual Independence Survey and New Hire Independence Survey and identifies potential independence conflicts
• Addresses and documents personal independence inquiries via SNAP in accordance with policy
• Reviews outside business activity requests via SNAP and grants variances in accordance with policy
• Supports the personal independence team with other ad hoc requests including acquisition activity reporting and other tasks as assigned

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree REQUIRED

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook)
• Ability to read and apply rules regulations policies and procedures
• Ability to evaluate information against a set of standards
• Ability to develop and maintain applicable professional and internal contacts resources and networks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with respect to internal information
• Exhibit high attention to detail

EXPERIENCE

• 5-7 years of experience in a compliance preferred
• Previous compliance experience in a professional services environment preferred

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely verbally and orally to diverse audiences across the firm and to outside professional contacts
• Demonstrate passion enthusiasm and proactivity
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects with various deadlines for multiple supervisors
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Proactive self starting
• Willingness to learn in a fast paced environment

At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve more about our total rewards at

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