As a Regulatory Compliance Risk Experienced Associate, you will get the opportunity to grow and contribute to our clients' business needs by providing in-depth technical knowledge on emerging regulations and help organizations leverage efficiencies within the Risk Advisory Practice - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You'll collaborate with teams to provide comprehensive compliance optimization strategies, to help clients remediate regulatory gaps, streamline operations and limit risk exposure.
From day one, you'll be empowered by the greater Risk team to help clients make strategic decisions that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
Conduct engagement activities including transactional testing, policy, and procedure review, meet preparation, walkthroughs, etc.
Conduct testing activities for Consent Order Validation, Issue Validation, and independent monitoring engagements, responsible for execution of testing to validate client's issues identified and meet requirements set forth by regulators
Help coordinate and facilitate client meetings, performing data analysis and document review, and articulating findings in a written report
Complete workpapers and final deliverables including but not limited to gap assessments, test scripts, planning memos, evaluation memos, preliminary and final report
Execute engagement work plans in alignment with project objectives, client expectations, and defined timelines
Manage and minimize engagement risk by proactively identifying issues and recommended courses of remediation to engagement/project management
Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and become a trusted business partner
Participate in the creation and tracking of proposals, engagement work plans, timelines, budgets, project management and other business development activities as appropriate
Research, analyze, and understand current marketplace issues and emerging risk and regulatory requirements and guidance
Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Technology, Risk Management, or related field required
Minimum 1 plus years of related work experience working in compliance, risk, or internal audit departments at commercial/retail banks or other financial institutions, in a similar consulting practice required
Proven technical ability handling compliance issues, CRCM certification preferred
Compliance risk management, audit, or risk management background highly preferred
Knowledge of consumer protection principles, compliance management systems, compliance risk management, consumer protection laws (TILA, ECOA, RESPA, Flood Insurance, HMDA, FDCPA, FCRA, UDAAP, TISA, EFTA, EFAA, SCRA, MLA, Privacy, Fair Lending, etc.)
Knowledge and understanding of consumer financial products and disclosures, including transaction accounts, savings deposits, time deposits, prepaid cards, mortgages, home equity loans/lines of credit, credit cards, auto loans, student loans, personal loans/lines of credit, and overdraft services
Knowledge of operational processes, systems, and controls relating to consumer financial products
Practical work experience involving compliance testing/monitoring, compliance audits, compliance training, control testing, and data analytics at banks and financial institutions of various @types and sizes
Familiarity with regulatory guidelines including but not limited to CFPB, FDIC, FRB, OCC, and NCUA compliance examination procedures
Understanding of the risk-based approach and methodologies used across the different stages of an internal audit
Strong oral and written communication, organizational, technical, and analytical skills
Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
Can travel as needed
Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
About Us
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result - for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It's what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ? and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
About the Team
The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how:
Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.
Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different - and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we're taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
Here's what you can expect next:
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that's a good thing. That's why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm's medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm's employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm's 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Additional Details:
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