As a Managing Director within our Regulatory Compliance & Risk Consulting practice, you will get the opportunity to contribute to our clients' business needs by providing in-depth technical knowledge on enterprise risk management, risk management frameworks, and compliance management systems, and help organizations realize business efficiencies - all with the resources and support to help you excel. You'll collaborate with teams to provide comprehensive risk management and compliance optimization strategies, to help clients build out strong programs, identify and remediate gaps, streamline operations, and limit risk exposure. From day one, you'll be empowered by the broader Risk Advisory team to help you achieve your professional goals by helping our clients achieve their objectives.
Your day-to-day may include:
Lead and support business development activities, including account team management, lead generation, and proposal activities
Build, maintain, and utilize networks of client relationships and industry involvement to communicate our value proposition
Research, analyze, and understand current marketplace issues and emerging risk and regulatory requirements and guidance, and develop points of view to address client needs
Participate in and speak at industry conferences, seminars, and associations
Meet or exceed sales targets for new and follow-on work
Lead client relationships and engagements, manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and become a trusted business partner
Perform engagement management responsibilities, including project oversight, project financial performance, deliverables quality review, and staff performance reviews
Work closely with Grant Thornton managers and partners to promptly identify and resolve client concerns
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
Manage firm risk and service quality by meeting contractual obligations and minimize engagement risk by proactively identifying and addressing issues in collaboration with Firm leadership and risk management functions
Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
Model high integrity behaviors and lead with a risk management mindset, taking care of clients and our team, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional client service.
Manage, develop, train, mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
Actively participate in recruiting top talent to the firm and interviews campus and/or experienced candidates
Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, Law, or a related field
Minimum 13 of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level
Certification required: CRCM, CIA, CCEP, CRMA, CRMP, JD, CPA or related license/certification
Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Management Framework, Management Systems, and/or Regulatory Compliance or related consulting experience
Exceptional client service with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
Strong analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency with preparing complex internal and externally facing written materials
Strong administrative skills: project management; workflow management; budgets; billing and collections; resource management, etc.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CoPilot, GRC applications
Ability to travel as needed.
The base salary range for this position in our New York, NY office is between $283,500 and $472,500.
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About Us
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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 unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.
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
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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.
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