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Manager - ESG Risk Consulting

at RSM US LLP in ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

RSM's purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities through world-class audit, tax and consulting services focused on middle market businesses. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today's ever-changing business environment.

As a manager in RSM's growing Risk Consulting practice, you will have the opportunity to draw from your experience and knowledge while continuing to grow your leadership skills through a high degree of client and industry exposure, career development and mentorship opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture. The fast-paced and dynamic environment in which we operate will provide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities.

With the changing regulatory landscape, especially around Environment, Social, and Governance ("ESG") issues, RSM's Risk Consulting practice helps our clients execute on their ESG strategic and operational mandates and prepare for incoming ESG regulations.

In the Risk Consulting practice, we frequently work as or alongside a client's internal audit function, the chief risk officer or risk function, Sarbanes-Oxley project team, and various other members of management tasked with managing risk. Our advisors help our clients with identifying and prioritizing risk and leveraging process and controls to reduce risk exposure.

Key Responsibilities

Client Experience
Leverage understanding of ESG industry trends and regulations to propose dynamic solutions to complex ESG and climate risk management challenges, and related internal controls including data governance matters such as data reliability, completeness and accuracy, etc.
Develop and implement climate risk strategies, processes and frameworks such as the TCFD, SASB, GRI and other to quantify climate-related financial statement impacts and related disclosures.
Explain the business case and value of ESG risk management and internal controls to clients to both achieve compliance and create value
Participate in developing ESG and climate risk-related thought leadership to share with clients and broader market
Own management level relationships and interact with C-suite group. Drive collaboration with external stakeholders
Lead ESG and non-ESG risk assessment management interviews
Develop internal audit plans to prepare companies for ESG-related measurements and financial statement disclosures, in line with the regulatory expectations Perform review of the deliverables including process narratives/flowcharts, risks and control gaps, suggested remediation and process improvement
Lead formal closing meetings with clients to share and confirm deliverables
Maintain overall responsibility for engagement economics and manage expectations around billing, monitoring, and collections
Demonstrate effective delegation strategies by managing multiple clients, projects, and teams simultaneously with the goal of overseeing a book of business

Contributions to Firm Culture
Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
Collaborate with colleagues across a variety of levels and disciplines to develop and deliver innovative solutions that provide value to clients
Maintain agility to adapt quickly to shifting needs, demands, technology solutions, or process changes and assist others in adapting to change
Support RSM's goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions

Talent Experience
Encourage colleagues to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results while working within a team environment
Manage, motivate, and mentor teams to cultivate an environment where team member capabilities are optimized and expanded
Recruit, develop, and inspire future leaders of the firm through mentorship that focuses on understanding the potential and aspirations of the workforce
Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form;
Commit to self-development in response to... For full info follow application link.

RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

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Job Posting: 11763240

Posted On: Mar 19, 2024

Updated On: Apr 18, 2024

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