at Grant Thornton LLP in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
As a Regulatory & Compliance Risk Managing Director, 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, Compliance & Controls 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 the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently. Your day-to-day may include:+ Perform engagement management responsibilities, including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, project financials, quality review and client management
+ Lead and support business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership material
+ Meet or exceed sales targets for new and follow-on work
+ Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
+ Build, maintain, and utilize networks of client relationships and industry involvement and communicating our value proposition. Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and become a trusted business partner
+ Work closely with Grant Thornton managers and partners to promptly identify and resolve client concerns
+ Develop and track engagement work plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
+ Manage and minimize engagement risk by proactively identifying issues and recommended courses of remediation
+ Research, analyze, and understand current marketplace issues and emerging regulatory requirements and guidance
+ Participate in and speak at industry conferences, seminars, and associations
+ Communicate externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization
+ Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality
+ Manage, develop, train, mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
+ Actively participates 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, or 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: CPA,CAMS, CRCM, ACFCS, CISA, CISSP, CIA, CISM or related license/certification
+ Compliance and/or Regulatory Compliance or related consulting experience.
+ Exceptional client service with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
+ Experience in creating and tracking of engagement work plans, timelines, budgets, project management, and resource allocations
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Strong administrative skills: project workflow; budgets; billing and collections; and preparing and/or coordinating complex written presentation materials
+ Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
+ Can travel as needed
#LI-MM1About 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.
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 - 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: It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com. For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Cr To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account